​Golden Grove Farm came into existence 40 years ago when landowners David and Nancy made it their permanent residence. They built a house, planted windbreaks, started edible landscaping, and spent five years selling organic garlic and potatoes. I have spent my entire life on this piece of land, and we now have three generations living at the farm.

 

I have been interested in gardening and growing food for over a decade and have continuing interests in connections with nature, land, and place. In 2005 I became interested in livestock and purchased two miniature donkeys. This led to my interest in other species of livestock - namely sheep!  In early 2010, I purchased a flock of seven Navajo-Churros with my neighbors. We shared the cost of the flock, splitting the ewes and lambs while share-owning the ram.  We then expanded our flock with an eye to develop a healthy, registered flock of Navajo Churros in the Northeast and have been raising sheep every since.

 

Now the farm is on a bit of a pause while I pursue a graduate degree in Soil Science at Cornell University.

                                                                                                       ~Alyssa