The White Faced Farmette - Valerie Holdren

The White Faced Farmette - Valerie Holdren raises Hereford cattle in Moneta, VA, serving Bedford County and the Roanoke Valley near Roanoke. The farm has bred cattle for several years, adheres to national breeding registry guidelines, and follows standard health screenings for fertility and calf health. Its approach centers on rotational grazing and low-stress handling to support herd welfare and natural behaviors.

Calves are gentle and well-adjusted from early interaction with caretakers, and older animals often share open-air shelters with a view of the surrounding hills. Valerie Holdren gardens alongside the pastures, enriching animal diets with homegrown hay and maintaining a hands-on environment that reflects a balanced rhythm of farm life. Each animal’s weight and condition are tracked through all stages, ensuring calves leave the farm in peak health. The setting blends rolling pastures with mixed woodlands, offering shade and forage variation that supports herd diversity and reduces stress.