Sweet Sourland Farms

Sweet Sourland Farms raises sheep in Hopewell, NJ, Mercer County and the Delaware River Valley near Trenton. Charlize and Bru Katzenbach have guided their flock through several breeding seasons with attention to health testing and genetic soundness. They follow guidelines of the American Sheep Industry Association for animal welfare and maintain detailed records on lineage, health screenings, and vaccination schedules to safeguard flock vitality.

Nutritional balance achieved through high-quality hay, locally sourced grains, and routine veterinary consultations are priorities in their pasture-based system. Lambs are socialized with family members and handled gently from birth to cultivate calm temperaments and early sociability. Rotational grazing and strategic cover crop planting enhance soil fertility, increase forage diversity, and help control internal parasites naturally.

Their sustainable land stewardship supports a thriving ecosystem of grasses, herbs, and pollinators around the farm bordered by wooded hedgerows. Visitors often comment on the sheep’s even temper and the farm’s tranquil landscape punctuated by rolling pastures.