Dogwood Hill Farm
Dogwood Hill Farm, LLC was established in 2004. The beautiful 110 acre hillside was purchased from Judith Johnston who along with her husband Bill operated a tree farm. Jim and Cheryl Fanning purchased the farm from Judy and wanted to name the farm in such a way as to keep the memory of the tree farm but also have its’ own identity.
Many trees remain from the original tree farm and one of those trees inspired the name. That lone pink dogwood remained for several years until it had to be removed for expansion of the farm office. New dogwoods are being planted to keep this memory alive.
Jim and Cheryl have worked tirelessly, and continue working to bring the farm to a productive sustaining agriculture unit. Always keeping in mind the needs of the wildlife that exist here, they are practicing good stewardship to insure that rabbits, quail, deer, turkey , ducks and other wildlife co-exist with the domesticated animals that have been introduced to the farm.
In addition to repairing the existing ponds, two new ponds have been added to encourage the migratory water fowl to visit.
Grasses beneficial to quail have been encouraged and this will be an ongoing process. Chemicals have been kept to a minimum and animals that require minimum vaccinations have been chosen to graze and forage the acres.
Since horses were a special love of Cheryl, they have been added to the farm. The herd consists of Black Rocky Mountain gaited horses
And many colors of Quarter Horses, focusing on reining horse prospects and brood mares.
Several acres of the farm are not suited to horses and South African Boer Goats were introduced to these pastures. The goats are raised to sell for their excellent meat value. Goat meat is low in fat and highly nutritious.
The newest addition to the farm has been the purchase of a small select group of registered Texas Longhorn cattle. They are hardy, need very little vet care and their meat is lower in fat than regular beef cattle.
There are always goats, horses and cattle for purchase at Dogwood Hill Farm. For someone interested in purchasing a small quantity or even a whole goat or beef, we will make accommodations for your specific needs. Delivery to a processing plant is available or buy directly from the farm.
Chickens run freely in the barnyard and help control flies and bugs and provide us with farm fresh eggs. They are fed feed containing no antibiotics and cracked corn. We sell eggs from the farm and deliver the extra eggs to the local food pantry.
We have pasture raised, antibiotic free chickens for frying and baking and will offer these again each spring or early summer.
Not everyone or everything at Dogwood Hill Farm has a job or is for sale. George and Martha are the resident tame ducks and pretty much rule the pond area.
Dogwood Hill farm raises brome, red river crabgrass and mixed grass hay. 2009 will see us adding Bermuda grass hay to our extra acres. Hay will be available in small or large square bales. Delivered or picked up from the field.
Dogwood Hill farm tries to take care of its’ livestock in the best and most practical way. We feed ADM Alliance Nutrition Feed and have been established as a dealer for feed and animal health products. Call us for your livestock needs.
