Ava's Farm

Ava's Farm, Barbados blackbelly sheep in Elkton, VA, serves the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg. Martin Offenbacker has been raising Barbados blackbelly sheep for several years, following recommended health testing and registry practices with national sheep associations.

The flock grazes on open pastures with sturdy shelters for seasonal weather, and daily handling helps develop a calm, social stock. As a family-run farm, Ava's Farm emphasizes breed conservation and animal welfare during each lambing season. The farm's use of rotational grazing supports soil health and native grassland restoration across its fields.

Local visitors often comment on the sheep's hardy nature and gentle temperament, qualities attributed to the farm's hands-on care. Situated just off White Rose Road, the farm offers a glimpse into sustainable, small-scale sheep farming in a peaceful countryside setting. Attention to balanced nutrition ensures each sheep receives a diet tailored for growth and wool quality, and breeding cycles align with spring lambing for a consistent schedule of new stock.

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