In honor of National Agriculture Day, let's take some time to appreciate the role Hereford cattle have had in the industry for more than 100 years. Discover how using Hereford genetics in a commercial setting has made an impact on these operations. | American Hereford Association

Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On January 16, 1846, the originator of the world-famous Polled Hereford cattle breed, Warren Gammon, was born. The Polled Hereford remains a well-established and popular breed of beef cattle today, with herds in countries worldwide. Growing up in Maine, Gammon moved to Guthrie County, Iowa, after serving in the American Civil War. Despite little schooling, Warren studied law in the 1870s and passed the Iowa State Bar. In 1879, the Gammons moved to Harlan in Shelby County, Io