Martha Hayward

Martha Hayward, American linback cattle, Castleton, VT, Rutland County and Lake Champlain near Burlington. She has been raising American linback cattle for several years and maintains membership in national breed registries, with routine veterinary health testing.

She participates in community breeding programs and shares guidance with first-time farmers exploring sustainable livestock practices. The herd grazes on mixed pastures using rotational grazing methods, with access to shelter, fresh water, and daily handling from weaning for calm, well-socialized animals. Cattle are supplemented with locally grown hay in winter months to maintain condition and support herd health.

Martha’s farm emphasizes preservation of heritage genetics within the American linback line, and her animals are known for their adaptability and gentle temperament. Visitors remark on the rolling pastureland that supports sustainable grazing and thoughtful animal care. The facilities include well-ventilated barns with straw bedding and dedicated calving pens for careful monitoring of newborns.