Vanderwork Herefords tradition of raising quality Hereford cattle began in the 1930's when two brothers, Charles and Les Vanderwork, began raising and showing Hereford cattle. Their operation, herd, and reputation of producing sound and profitable Horned Herefords grew, and in 1946 Leslie moved his family to Taloga and established the current Vanderwork Herefords Ranch. The brothers were charter member of lhe Oklahoma Hereford Association formed in 1952. Upon the death of Leslie in 1973, the ranch became a commercial operation.

In 2006, another partnership was formed between Scotty and Cindy Vanderwork and Richie and Marylu Oakes with the purpose of re-establishing the Vanderwork Herefords name in the industry. With the purchase of10 Hereford females from Dale Rich of Ringling, Oklahoma, and the leasing of 20 Hereford females from Harold and Donna Gleason of Square G Ranch, Vanderwork Herefords was reborn! The purchase of the herd sire, KAGS Scholarship, in 2007 set them in motion of following the tradition on which they were originally established. From this beginning, through the process of selection and use of top herd bull sires from across the nation, Vanderwork Herefords has produced an AHA Herd Bull of the Year, as well as, many national and state champions.

Scotty and Richie have both served at various times on the OHA board through the years with Richie being a past president They have enjoyed helping many juniors through the years get started in the Hereford business.

Many cows, bulls, grandkids, banners, and buckles later their mission remains the same: produce quality, sound and profitable Horned and Polled Hereford cattle for the show ring and the beef producer.