the cost of shearing. “While it is never and not fed antibiotics or hormones
going to be a money making proposi- “The “Certified Humane Raised and
tion,” advises Rogers, “this is one more Handled” label is not only important to
thing that helps me accomplish what is me,” notes Rogers, “it is also important
important to me – to provide my sheep to consumers.”
with everything they need to have a To carry the “Certified Naturally
happy and wholesome existence and Grown” Border Springs submits to
to live an honorable life.” Until now an annual inspection. Random tissue
Rogers advises that it felt unrewarding samples are tested for non-organic sub-
Healing Catalyst, LLC
to throw away the wool. However, now stances. “It’s a strict auditing process to
that local fiber artists are turning it into make sure I am adhering to standards,
My goal is to help you discover
beautiful yarn and making things with explains Rogers.
new ways to feel and live better.
it, he sees it as another way of honoring When Rogers isn’t busy with his
Chiropractic Healthcare • CranioSacral Therapy
the life of his sheep. Another important farm chores or dealing with inspectors,
Wellness Counseling • Stretch & Strengthen Classes
aspect is that Rogers’ “certified hu- certifications, orders and deliveries,
Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
mane” lamb is sold to the area’s finest he’s involved with the thing that really
restaurants – Local Roots Café, Panora- makes his heart sing – training his dogs, Lauren Scott Jones, D.C.
ma at the Peak, The Hotel Roanoke and working with them or hosting sheep dog
the Boars Head Inn in Charlottesville. trials on the farm. He also enjoys taking
616 West Main Street, Suite 1 540-639-4325
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The talented and creative chefs of these monthly trips out of state to compete. “It
establishments not only go out of their all started with seeing a sheep dog trial
way to prepare outstanding cuisine but on the Virginia Tech campus,” says Rog-
also to avoid waste in the preparation ers. “I was hooked and knew right there
process. Three use the entire animal, that I wanted a sheep farm and a Border
adapting their menu to serve all the collie. Watching our working dogs, Jake,
different cuts of meat, even using the Luke, Brit, Celt and Jen manage stock is
bones to make stock. truly a thing of wonder and I never tire
Once a year the Animal Welfare of it. In fact, it’s one of the things I like
Institute and the Humane Farm Ani- best about sheep farming.”
mal Care visit Rogers’ farm. These two
separate organizations certify farms and For more information, call 276-952-5485.
livestock as being humanely treated all Border Springs Farm is located at
the way through the slaughter process. 743 VFW Dr. in Patrick Springs.
On-site inspectors visibly check to BorderSpringsFarm.com
insure that Rogers’ sheep are pastured
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