The Mumfords

Established in the 1940s, Mumford Farms is a 5th generation farm owned and operated by Charlie (father), Taler (son), and Tyler (son) Mumford located in Casstown, Ohio. One of Sakura’s first producers, Mumford’s join the Sakura team in 2017. Charlie reminisces on how their operation started at around 30 to 40 head of cattle per year to now being one of Sakura’s largest producers.

On the Mumford operation, sustainable and holistic practices are employed in several ways. The farm operates on a three-crop rotation of corn, soybeans, and wheat which not only benefits the soil, but also provides feed and bedding for the cattle. Also, manure from the cattle is utilized as fertilizer for the fields. The Mumford’s share that their field have gained so much organic matter from this practice, they no longer need to add synthetic fertilizers.

Mumford Farms is the true definition of a family farm as every member of the family is involved. Taler Mumford explains, “Its hard work, but its also family time if that’s how you want to look at it. We get to work day in and day out with our family, and hopefully one day pass it on”. Tyler Mumford continues, “It’s about being able to do what we’ve always done, what our great grandpa did before us”.

The trio take great pride in how their livestock is raised and want to relay to their consumers their transparency of the process. The Mumford have the barn equipped with roller brushes that the cattle continually use to starch their backs with as well as a radio that plays 24/7 for their leisure. Charlie encourages consumers to go out and see where your food comes from.