How many cows are in Hereford, Texas?

There’s a reason why Hereford, Texas is known as “The Beef Capital of The World”. Hereford feeds more than 1 million head of cattle annually within its nearby feedyards. That equates to over 1 billion pounds of beef produced, and over 1 billion dollars in cattle sales every year. Hereford helps to produce enough beef every year to feed 65 million people (based on worldwide average consumption).

Want some cheese on that burger? We‘ve got that too! Hereford isn’t just home to beef cattle. Dairies in the Hereford area produce over 1 billion pounds of milk on an annual basis. That equates to 125 million gallons of milk, 100 million pounds of cheese, 47 million pounds of butter and 125 million gallons of ice cream.

There is a rich and vibrant agricultural economy in Hereford, Texas. We welcome many businesses of all kinds to learn more about opportunities our local economy can provide.

Want to learn more about the Hereford economy? Contact the Hereford Economic Development Corporation here.