Harley Farm

Harley Farm, Cashmere goats, Middletown, MD, serves Frederick County and the Appalachian foothills near Hagerstown.

Elaine Murray has been breeding Cashmere goats for several years and maintains memberships with a national goat association while performing routine health tests to ensure strong, healthy stock. The goats graze on mixed grass pastures and enjoy sheltered loafing areas, and Elaine emphasizes gentle handling and early socialization to produce calm animals. Harley Farm’s fleece has earned top grades at local fiber fairs, reflecting consistent fine quality and careful grooming routines.

A modest family operation, the farm strives for balanced breeding that supports both fiber quality and animal welfare. Kids are born on the farm each spring and receive attentive care, including supervised nursing and gradual introduction to pasture life. Occasional farm tours and fiber workshops highlight sustainable fleece production and herd management. Elaine documents breeding records and fiber yields to guide selective breeding and maintain herd health.