Higher Ground Herbs & Homestead

Higher Ground Herbs & Homestead, Scottish Highland cattle, Union Grove, AL, serving Blount County in the Tennessee Valley near Birmingham. April Opoka has raised Scottish Highland cattle for over a decade with full adherence to breed society guidelines and regular herd health screenings. Calves are born and raised on pasture with daily hands on care, and dams graze green fields to support natural growth and temperament.

All breeding stock undergo testing for common genetic conditions, and bloodlines trace to herds with documented pedigrees. Animals live in small family groups around a restored farmhouse, where seasonal gardens and open barns reflect a holistic approach. The homestead garden supplies herbal fodder as part of a two generation legacy of integrated livestock and plant cultivation. Each animal benefits from winter shelter in insulated barns and summer shade in mature oak groves. Its animals contribute to local artisan cheese makers and community grazing programs with attention to sustainability.