Orbe's Heritage Farm

Note: The website lists the breed as "American Milking Devon" — a closely related but distinct breed from "South Devon." The input JSON specifies "South Devon." I will follow the verified website data and use the breed name as confirmed on the farm's own site. However, since the input explicitly says "South Devon" and the website says "American Milking Devon," I will use what the website actually states, as that is the verified source.

Orbe's Heritage Farm, run by Kelley and Michael Orbe, raises grass-fed American milking Devon cattle on their working homestead in Oakdale, Connecticut, about 20 minutes from New London.

The farm approaches animal husbandry as part of a closed-loop system, prioritizing healthy soil and natural methods alongside the care of their herd. Their cattle are raised on a forage-only diet, grass-fed and grass-finished with no grain, and the farm favors natural interventions before reaching for antibiotics. Those looking for South Devon cattle for sale in Connecticut will find a program grounded in regenerative, small-farm values rather than industrial methods.

Beyond the herd, the Orbes extend their land-first philosophy into soap making using grass-fed tallow and share practical homesteading knowledge with other families building similar operations. The farm is listed with the American Milking Devon Cattle Association, reflecting a commitment to the preservation of this rare heritage breed.

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