Why Mad Maggie Farm?

Really, it's not that I'm angry at anyone. It's the recognition that my love for growing things and being so strongly attached to the land has led me to what others might characterize as crazy, irrational, demented, impulsive and imprudent choices on life's journey. That madness has its rewards and we have been privileged to raise a family, to enjoy the company of our children and grandchildren and to honor our connection to the earth that sustains us all.

This love affair with land and farming has led us to a number of locales and different farm operations — from dairy farming all the way to berry farming. Now we find ourselves adapting to a new locale in the mountains and with a new skill to learn: sheep farming. We continue to garden and make our homegrown products. We plan to add sheep-based items to our offerings as we develop them.

Our farm is located in Highland County, Virginia on a hillside that overlooks the Blue Grass Valley and the rumpled horizon of the Allegheny Mountains.

Highland County has the highest mean altitude of any county east of the Mississippi river.

Nights are cooler in summer and the growing season is shorter than we're accustomed to. We are still engaged in the process of discovering the limitations and the advantages of our new locale and climate.

Visitors are welcome. Please use our contact page to arrange a visit.