Quiet Acres Farm

About Quiet Acres Farm

Sylvia King raises AWA sheep at Quiet Acres Farm in Grottoes, Virginia. Sylvia and her late husband, Daniel began farming in 2008 because of a love of pasture-based farming and an increasing demand for their grassfed lamb. Sylvia now has 40 Katahdin ewes, a breed selected for its easy care, good hooves, parasite-resistance and overall hardiness. On the growing consumer awareness of pasture-based farming, Sylvia says, “Pasture-based farming has become more popular –customers want to know how the animals are raised, and they want to feel good about it. Quiet Acres Farm has always been committed to high standards of animal welfare. For me, Animal Welfare Approved is not just a label – I live it.” Quiet Acres Farm sells lamb by the whole, half, and special cuts straight from the farm by appointment. Customers are encouraged to ask for a personal tour so they can enjoy seeing the farm and the working dogs – not just border collies, but also working livestock guardian dogs. Meet Lexi, Ben, and Lincoln, (an Anatolian Shepherd, an Akbash and a Maremma). These dogs naturally bond to the sheep and protect them from predators such as coyotes. For more information about Quiet Acres Farm visit www.QuietAcresFarm.com and be sure to "like" their facebook page.