Now that we have a few years of farming under our belts, it is fair to say we have a greater and deeper appreciation for all of the ranchers, farmers, and producers getting work done throughout this great country. Farming is hard, but it is also awesome and wonderfully fulfilling.

Successful farming is the summation of daily assessing and micro decision-making - it is a process of mastering observation and thoughtful decision making to understand the needs & health of the animals, the soil, grass and available forage, the weather, the state of the equipment and infrastructure…etc.

However, unbeknownst to us at the time, the most important decision we had to make actually took place place well before any animals even stepped foot onto our farm.

First, we had to decide how we wanted to raise the animal. It is a massive first decision -and I actually believe it was the most important decision we had to make - If done well, that decision clearly defines the farming practices one uses. the genetics and type of life the animal will experience throughout it’s time on the farm, and our role as caretakers.

Our primary goal was to raise the most natural, delicious, and healthiest meat for our family and friends (that’s you!). We wanted to have full confidence in the food we were producing, for ourselves and for our customers - no additives, no hormones, no vaccines and unnecessary antibiotics. All natural protein.

So, we set out to find superior grass-based genetics of cattle, foraging capabilities of hogs, and hens & broilers that would thrive on pasture. The animals have not let us down - they’re thriving within our Appalachian hills and pastures.

This time of year, we have 60+ head of cattle and 20+ head of sheep being rotated multiple times a week to new pasture. We have 3 sows, one boar, and 24 piglets that are moved every 10-14 days to a new woodland section. Our 100 broilers are moved daily in our home-made chicken tractor, and Timmy’s laying hens experience fresh paddocks every 7-10 days.

Life is good on the farm this time of year and we want to share it with you. Come visit us and experience the joys of farming firsthand.

Until then,

Nolan & Alexis Sheldon

[email protected]

304-288-5311

Every few months we arrange for our bulk feed order to be delivered from a 7th generation family-owned and operated farm in Maryland. This past week we had 3 ton of feed delivered, including layer feed, chick grower feed (for the broilers) and TWO ton of hog grower feed (those piggies can eat!). All non-GMO, locally grown, without any byproducts. Just high quality feed for our animals.

“In all things give thanks”

1 Thessalonians 5:18