Mountainfolk Farm

Mountainfolk Farm, Katahdin sheep, Monticello, KY, is situated in Wayne County and south-central Kentucky near Lexington. Jody Chittum has built her herd with attention to genetic health and parasite resistance testing recommended by breed organizations.

The flock roams rotationally across mixed-grass pastures and shelters in a barnyard that supports natural behaviors and gentle handling from lambing onward. Mountainfolk Farm prioritizes sustainable grazing and soil enrichment to nurture both animals and land, drawing praise for the sheep’s docile nature. Visitors remark on the careful socialization of lambs and the farm’s century-old barn that still stands at the heart of the property. Lambing each spring is conducted on pasture to reinforce maternal instincts and ensure gentle early interaction with humans.

The farm also engages in rotational grazing to manage parasites naturally and preserve grasslands year-round. Attention to breeding selection seeks hardy lambs with uniform coats suited to small-scale meat operations and natural landscapes.