Livestock are an important part of the farm not just for what they produce, but for the role they play in the ecosystem of the farm. At Blackberry Farm, there are sheep that produce milk, wool, and meat; pigs that make succulent pork, sausage, salumi and hams; and chickens that lay eggs with golden yolks. These livestock also contribute by regenerating pasture, fertilizing, controlling pests, aerating compost and consuming the by-products of cheese making and food production. In short, the various types of livestock found on the farm are revered for their contribution to what we enjoy at the table and for the integral role they play in the farm as a whole.
