Fafo Farms

Fafo Farms, Scottish Highland cattle, Davidsonville, MD, is nestled in Anne Arundel County and the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore. Owner Valerie Calabrese is an active member of the American Highland Cattle Association and ensures each registered animal undergoes routine health testing and age-appropriate vaccinations to support herd well-being. Calves remain on the farm through weaning and benefit from daily human interaction, which helps build trust and foster gentle temperaments.

The herd follows a rotational grazing plan that helps maintain pasture quality and encourages natural foraging throughout the growing season. This small-scale operation allows Valerie to monitor pasture rotations and adjust feeding to each animal’s needs. Animals return each evening to a well-ventilated barn lined with straw bedding and spacious stalls, ensuring consistent comfort and access to fresh water throughout the day.

Many offspring at Fafo Farms exhibit the breed’s characteristic hardiness and gentle temperament that many local buyers appreciate. Careful record keeping supports ongoing improvements in coat quality and horn structure across breeding seasons.