Urban Valley Farms

Urban Valley Farms raises Katahdin sheep in Galax, VA, in the Blue Ridge region near Roanoke. Josh Bartlett has developed a breeding program focused on registered bloodlines, detailed performance data and routine health screening since establishing the farm on gently rolling fields. Every lamb joins a rotational grazing cycle and early socialization routines on pasture before moving to safe ventilated barns.

The farm emphasizes low-maintenance genetics and resilience to local winters while maintaining records for parasite resistance. Visitors often note the approachable temperament of the sheep and the quiet farm setting at the foothills. Care plans include balanced nutrition, seasonal hoof trimming and regular evaluations with a local veterinarian. Animal handling follows a low-stress approach that further supports gentle behavior and easy lambing. Record keeping and selective pairing aim to support sustainable flocks suited to small acreage or community markets.