Lloyd and Pam Leachman moved to the present location of Big Gully Farm in 1962. At this time they ran a herd of about 100 head of commercial cattle as well as grain farming. In 1967 they wished to start a purebred Hereford herd. Being inexperienced and naive in the purebred business, they sometimes chose the wrong type or pedigree or got the wrong advice. We have since learned that where there are good people, there are also good cattle. In 1968 “Big Gully Farm” officially came into being under The Home Act Department. Thus, the Big-Gully prefix identifies our cattle.

Pam is still very actively involved in the operations of the farm along with Buddy and Frances and their sons Lance and Tyler.  Lance is currently overseeing cattle at the farm after returning in May of 2010 from completion of a Masters Degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Tyler has recently completed his studies at Lakeland College in Vermillion, AB and is now employed as a full-fledged journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic at G Force Diesel in Lloydminster, SK.

Big Gully Farm presently comprises approximately 3000 acres of crop, hay and pastureland.  We have rented out our crop land for production of wheat, canola, peas and oats, but continue to grow alfalfa and grass hay for the cattle.  Our cowherd numbers approximately 150 head of Purebred Horned and Polled Herefords as well as some commercial Black Baldy females who are utilized as recipients.

We try to merchandise our bulls privately, but have commenced having a fall Internet Sale in November to market elite bull calves, heifer calves, bred heifers and embryos.  Sourcing and merchandising are very challenging tasks at our farm. We spend considerable time traveling and visiting to accomplish these goals. We enjoy visiting beef herds of all breeds that are similar or somewhat divergent in their breeding objectives compared to our own.  Visiting other operations and attending shows such as Agribition and the National Western Stock Show give us an idea of where our cattle rank relative to the larger Hereford population.  We love to have visitors come to see our cattle and are very proud of the females and bulls that are available to view.