"I grew up in New England surrounded by family that understood the value of raising and harvesting their own food and the importance of respecting the environment. These strong beliefs and traditions have been passed on through the generations of our family. In 1995, I settled with my husband and children in Loudoun County, Virginia in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I raise Clun Forest Sheep, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, honeybees, poultry and produce. My focus is an ecological and sustainable approach that is evident in my own family as well as the community that supports me. Farming is a way of life..."