Out To Pasture Farm

Out To Pasture Farm are breeders of Barbados blackbelly sheep in Milton, FL, serving Santa Rosa County and the Gulf Coast near Pensacola. Melissa and Jeff Gibbons have been raising sheep for over a decade and maintain membership in national and state sheep associations, with annual health screenings and genetic tests for common conditions. Their sheep are raised on pasture rotations with shelter access, and lambs are socialized from birth to encourage calm temperaments. The farm’s history spans generations, blending traditional husbandry with selective breeding to enhance hardiness and maternal traits.

Visitors note the farm’s meticulous attention to animal welfare and the approachable nature of the flock. Out To Pasture Farm also provides support to new breeders, sharing resources and practical guidance on flock management. Clean barns and open fields are inspected daily to ensure clean water and forage are always available. Several offspring have earned ribbon placements at county fairs, reflecting the couple’s steady approach to breeding resilient stock.