University of Maryland Campus Farm

University of Maryland Campus Farm, Katahdin sheep, College Park, MD, is located in Prince George’s County and the Washington metropolitan area near Washington. As part of a land-grant institution, it has raised Katahdin sheep for over a decade under American Sheep Industry Association guidelines and follows routine health testing protocols. Lambs are born in well-ventilated barns before joining rotational grazing systems designed to promote natural forage and parasite resistance.

Student research projects and community workshops are woven into day-to-day care, reflecting a commitment to animal well-being and sustainable agriculture. Breeding selections emphasize maternal traits and hardiness, drawing on data from regional performance tests to guide each season’s flock improvements. The farm’s blend of academic oversight and hands-on husbandry has fostered calm temperaments and consistent lambing results that local farmers respect. Visitors and partner programs often note the approachable nature of the flock and its adaptability across seasons.