Tolley Meadow Farmsteading

Tolley Meadow Farmsteading Scottish Highland cattle, Big Island, VA, is located in Bedford County and the Blue Ridge near Lynchburg. The farm has been raising this heritage breed for several years under registry guidelines and follows recommended health testing protocols. Each animal lives in open pastures on well-drained land with access to shelter, water, and regular handling to build calm temperaments. Breeding focuses on pasture performance and maternal traits, reflecting the farm’s commitment to sound conformation and gentle disposition.

Matthew Synder draws on a background in sustainable homesteading to maintain pasture diversity and rotational grazing practices. Visitors note the herd’s steady growth and the breeder’s patient approach to matching cattle to family farms or conservation projects. Calves are raised with the brood cows in family groups to encourage natural behaviors and social bonds. The farm’s location on gently rolling hills supports traditional fodder crops like rye and clover to supplement pasture nutrition during colder months.