Shelley Shumway

Shelley Shumway breeds goats in Utah near Salt Lake City.

She has worked with small ruminants for over a decade and participates in national breed registry programs to ensure healthy bloodlines. Herd health is monitored through routine veterinary examinations, parasite screenings and a scheduled hoof trimming regimen that follows current best practices. Young animals spend their first weeks in a pasture-based environment where daily handling supports socialization and ease of integration into new herds. The farm’s family-run structure allows for close oversight of nutritional plans, including mineral supplements and constant access to fresh water.

Her commitment to sustainable grazing and rotational pasturing supports soil health and natural forage diversity. The farm’s meadows are managed to promote resilient cover crops and wild plant growth under carefully timed grazing rotations. Many local homesteaders appreciate the goats’ calm temperaments and strong maternal instincts.