Barberry Farm in Sewickley Heights is home to Texas Longhorn cattle

Jeremy Kronz ducks and dodges as he sprinkles nugget treats around the grassland for Texas Longhorn cattle to gobble up.

The Barberry Farm manager has grown accustomed to the timing when the cattle swing their protruding horns around to shake off the flies they attract during the hot summer days. Despite the mini-workout, he enjoys the peaceful 110-acre land he has dedicated his time to since 2008.

“It is rewarding doing something and seeing the results of it,” he said.

Throughout the Barberry Road farm, Kronz takes care of around 60 cattle, including bulls, calves, heifers and steer. The farm is occupied by a total of 110 animals including the aforementioned cattle, horses and chickens, three cats and seven dogs. There are also indoor and outdoor areas for horses and five barns on the property.

In 2016, Kronz said the farm bought cattle from farms out of state to breed and raise. Now, Barberry Farm has its own cattle and breeds it once a year.

“My favorite thing right now is genetics,” said Kronz, who focuses on the cattle while farm owner Kirsten Recker oversees the horse boarding service.

Recker acquired the farm in 1997. She was well-acquainted with it because her best friend’s grandparents owned it.

“I really loved the farm and wanted to keep it together,” Recker said.

Recker describes her work as “very rewarding,” estimating that she spends about 80 hours a week on the farm. She enjoys the peace and quiet since it is tucked away from the noise closer to town.

“Once you’re here, it feels like you’re in your own little world,” she said.

Recker credits the success of the farm to her staff – an average of five to eight employees work throughout the year.

“The staff is really important to me,” she said.

Anyone interested in buying fresh meat from the farm has the opportunity to do so during the farm’s market sales, which takes place every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. on the farm. Customers can choose from a variety of longhorn beef, pork and chicken. In addition to area residents, Barberry has gained customers out of state.

“A lot more people have been starting to get more into the farm-fresh concept,” Kronz said.

The farm makes appearances at farmers markets — Mondays at Robinson Township farmers market from 3-7 p.m. and Wednesdays at the Ross Township farmers market from 3-7 p.m. Customers can also purchase skulls and cattle from the farm.