Valley Oaks Farms

Valley Oaks Farms Valley Oaks is a Seed stock producer and cattle farm. We focus on Registered Angus and Registered Hereford cattle.

Our headquarters is located in Oak Grove with ranches in Lone Jack, Chilhowee and Warsaw. We offer Registered Bulls and Females for sale Valley Oaks Angus has been breeding Angus cattle for 35 years in Oak Grove, MO. Our goal has been focusing on functional cattle for both the registered and commercial cattle producer. We have strived to produce females with proven performance behind them by utili

zing predictable sires that combine balanced EPD values with excellent phenotypes. Valley Oaks was founded by David and Sandra Ward in 1992 with the purchase of the Brady Land and Cattle herd from K**b Noster, Missouri. The Valley Oaks herd grew rapidly from 1993-95, held its first annual production sale in 1993, and the 5 following years. Valley Oaks had very notable staff through the early years with Bill Conley and Dallas Wolthemathe as Farm Managers and Jarrod Gillig (former NJAA president) as herdsman/show cattle manager. After many successful years of production sales and show seasons through the mid 90’s and early 2000’s, Valley Oaks decreased their herd size to a more manageable number once all of the children were in college. Now that the children (Tony, Clayton, and Cassie and their families) have all returned to the area, the farm and family is growing and aggressively breeding Angus cattle with performance, phenotype, and the commercial breeder all in mind. The Valley Oaks is Managed by Jeff Gooden (formally of Circle A Ranch in Missouri). Jeff has worked in the cattle industry for over 35 years and has brought an abundance of knowledge to Valley Oaks. Previously to Valley Oaks, Jeff was heavily involved in bull development, herd management, registered genetics, and show cattle. Jeff is now combining all of his skills to efficiently manages all facets of Valley Oaks. He also manages with our Valley Oaks Angus Buy Back Program. We are very thankful to have Jeff as a part of our team and we look forward to seeing the continued success he brings to our program. Valley Oaks now operates ranches in Lone Jack, Chilhowee (managed by Justin Pattick) and Warsaw (managed by Reed Gooden) Missouri as well as the finishing farm in Garden City (managed by Doug Norush) Missouri. Valley Oaks has two sister companies that works directly on direct meats sales to the public, Valley Oaks Meats in Blue Springs Missouri (managed by Kendra Pryor) and Premier Genetic that collects and sell semen internationally (managed by Isaiah Schnurman).

Now Hiring: Full Time Farm EmployeeWe’re looking to add a full-time team member to our operation!This role supports dail...
06/09/2026

Now Hiring: Full Time Farm Employee

We’re looking to add a full-time team member to our operation!
This role supports daily cattle care and overall farm operations, potential to include feedlot work, breeding, herd health, feeding and treating livestock, and general livestock management.

Responsibilities also include operating and maintaining equipment, facility upkeep, and assisting with routine farm tasks. Ideal candidates have prior cattle and farm experience, strong equipment skills, and a keen interest in animal care and production agriculture.

• Hands on work environment
• Pay negotiable based on experience and skill set
• Prior experience preferred
• Housing may be available if needed

Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Jeff Gooden at [email protected]

Now Hiring: Full Time Farm EmployeeWe’re looking to add a full-time team member to our operation!This role supports dail...
06/02/2026

Now Hiring: Full Time Farm Employee

We’re looking to add a full-time team member to our operation!

This role supports daily cattle care and overall farm operations, potential to include feedlot work, breeding, herd health, feeding and treating livestock, and general livestock management.
Responsibilities also include operating and maintaining equipment, facility upkeep, and assisting with routine farm tasks. Ideal candidates have prior cattle and farm experience, strong equipment skills, and a keen interest in animal care and production agriculture.

• Hands on work environment
• Pay negotiable based on experience and skill set
• Prior experience preferred
• Housing may be available if needed

Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Jeff Gooden at [email protected]

Home of the free because of the brave.Today we honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country and remember ...
05/25/2026

Home of the free because of the brave.

Today we honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our country and remember the families who carry their legacy forward. Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/15/2026
Now Hiring: Full Time Farm Employees We’re looking to add two full time team members to our operation. Cattle Operations...
04/30/2026

Now Hiring: Full Time Farm Employees

We’re looking to add two full time team members to our operation.

Cattle Operations
This role focuses on day to day cattle care including feedlot work, breeding, herd health, and general livestock management. Ideal candidates will have prior cattle experience and a strong interest in animal care and production agriculture.

General Farm Operations
This position supports overall farm functions such as operating and maintaining equipment, cattle feeding/treating, facility upkeep, and assisting with daily farm tasks. Previous farm and equipment experience preferred.

• Hands on work environment
• Pay negotiable based on experience and skill set
• Prior experience preferred
• Housing may be available if needed

Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Jeff Gooden at [email protected]

A little delayed on the post but had a good showing at the Aggieville Showdown a few weeks back!Champion Chi from Summer...
04/29/2026

A little delayed on the post but had a good showing at the Aggieville Showdown a few weeks back!

Champion Chi from Summers Cattle- Addison
Reserve Champion Shorthorn from Cates Farms- Addison
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer from Frazier Cattle Company- Connelly

Thanks to all who helped make it a successful outing!

Amy Gooden
Faith Williams
Clara Wallace

Address

35004 E McQuerry Road
Oak Grove, MO
64075

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(816) 229-8115

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