Cedar Shade Farm

Cedar Shade Farm, Dexter cattle in Cartersville VA, in Cumberland County and the Richmond area near Richmond. Tim Vaden has been raising Dexters for over a decade and maintains membership with the American Dexter Cattle Association, ensuring every animal undergoes regular health screenings.

Cattle graze on rotating pastures and spend time in shaded loafing areas, promoting strong health and natural behaviors. Calves are gently handled from birth to encourage calm temperaments and smooth herd integration. Stock are managed free-range with access to open-sided barns in cooler months, ensuring comfort and easy handling.

Their diet is based on rotational grazing and a mineral-rich supplement, tailored to support reproductive health and milk production. Several cattle have placed well at county fairs, recognized for their sturdy build and gentle dispositions. The property, worked by the Vaden family for three generations, reflects a balance of productive grazing and land stewardship that visitors and customers often commend.