Notta Farm

Notta Farm raises Scottish highland cattle in Orange, VA, in the Piedmont region near Charlottesville. Founded by Joseph V. Benson over two decades ago, it follows guidelines set by the American Highland Cattle Association and schedules annual herd health screenings with a local veterinarian.

Herd health protocols include regular genetic screening, parasite monitoring, and nutritional plans tailored to support hardiness in all seasons. Animals graze on rotational pasture rich in native grasses and receive daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and ease during weaning. Calves stay with their mothers in spacious paddocks, have constant access to shelter and clean water, and are socialized early through supervised farm visits.

The farmstead has been in the Benson family for generations, blending time-honored husbandry with sustainable pasture management and low-stress handling techniques. Locally known for robust stock and level-headed cattle, Notta Farm contributes breeding stock to neighboring farms throughout central Virginia. Several local ranchers mention the cattle’s adaptability and gentle demeanor as standout traits.