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Brad and Emalee Buttrey

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Owners and Educators

Brad- CEO and VP of Operations

Raised in McEwen, TN on a small cattle operation, Brad developed a keen interest in reproduction, learning to AI while in high school. He earned both his B.S. (UTM '05) and M.S. (KSU '07) in animal science and has managed cattle in Kansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
A lifelong learner, Brad implemented regenerative practices, including multi-species grazing, and is continuously improving the operation and our land management.

Emalee- VP of Sales and Finance

As a rural kid from Plant, TN Emalee always loved the outdoors. During her undergrad days at UTM ('03), she became interested in ruminant nutrition and pursued her M.S. (TAMU '06) and Ph.D. (WTAMU '11). An educator for nearly 20 years, she has worked with livestock, producers, and students from across the U.S. Emalee enjoys connecting with customers by sharing the BERG story and products with each one.

Aug. 15, 2023

Brad & Emalee Buttrey Find Real-Life Challenges

“We did have the sense to look and say, you know, God created ruminant animals to take advantage of grass and low input. You know, if we've got a grass base, and we take care of that, that's as low input as you're gonna get …