Kristen Terra

Kristen Terra, Nigerian dwarf goat breeder in Amherst, VA, tends her herd in Central Virginia near Lynchburg. She has bred goats for over a decade and holds active membership in the American Dairy Goat Association, with regular testing for CAE, CL and Johne’s disease. Herd health begins at birth on spacious pastures and continues through daily handling and early kid socialization to encourage curiosity and calm manner.

Her breeding program emphasizes consistent milk production lines and offspring with friendly temperaments, some of which have placed in local dairy goat shows. Home-based feedback notes her transparent care routines and attention to individual animal needs. The farm’s gentle handling philosophy and commitment to pasture management foster a relaxed environment for both kids and adults. Visitors often remark on the goats’ approachable nature and the quiet confidence of the farmstead. She provides support for new goat owners with feeding guides and management tips suited to mini dairy breeds.