DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY|dewayne@mcnewsonline
A traditional God fearing approach to raising cattle is what has led the Hill family to being selected as the 2022 Farm Bureau Montgomery County Farm Family of the Year.
Like a lot of farmers in Montgomery County Jacob and Kayley Hills don’t like to talk about themselves, but they are quick to share the importance of faith in their lives.
Jacob stated several times in a recent interview that the one thing he wanted people to know is that everything he has is through the Grace of God.
These traditional values are what makes the Hills worthy recipients of this year’s Farm Family of the Year award.
Jacob and Kayley got into the cattle business early, starting small with just a few head of cattle. Jacob bought his first 10 head of cattle while he was in high school. He bred his cattle and grew his herd to 20 heifers.
When the two married they leaned on their faith in God when it came time to start a family. Jacob stated that after praying about it they bought a 50 acre farm. Shortly after Ada May was born.
Their cattle operation has grown to include two different farms that they lease. This grew their capacity from 50 acres to 650 acres. The leased land has them spread out from Mount Ida to Pine Ridge but they work together to get the work done.
Jacob helps other cattle farmers work their cattle when he has time. Raising cattle is what he wants to do and he is working to make a living at it.
As their herd grows the Hills are working to cull out older cows and replace them with better heifers. Currently they are selling around 90 calves a year. Like most farmers the Hills bale hay with about 150 acres set aside for baling.
When asked about the future the Hills have simple goals. They want to grow their operation as much as the Lord will allow. Jacob was quick to add when asked, “We have been blessed.”
