Old Gjerpen Farm

Old Gjerpen Farm, Milking Devon cattle, Culpepper, VA, is home to a herd raised on rolling pastures in Culpepper County and the Northern Virginia region near Washington. Richard Larson has bred Milking Devon cattle for over fifteen years, maintaining membership in the American Milking Devon Cattle Association and conducting regular health screening for fertility and udder health. Rich clay soils on the property yield nutrient-rich forage that nurtures both cattle health and milk flavor. The herd grazes on diverse forage rotational pastures and calves grow up alongside their mothers in spacious pens.

Emphasis on low-stress handling and early socialization helps the animals adapt to varied farm tasks. Calving occurs in early spring with careful monitoring to ensure healthy starts, and all cattle receive routine hoof trimming. Hands-on experience from a multigenerational farm frames Old Gjerpen Farm’s approach, and a recent customer review highlighted the calm temperament of the cattle. Quality care is supported by simple shelters, clean water sources, and seasonal mineral supplements.