Sherwood Farm

The original Sherwood Manor home was built in 1835. The current owners have placed a conservation easement on the property. Farm Owner John Lewis carries on a family tradition of cattle farming, being the third generation to do so, following his grandfather (a Virginia Cattleman of the Year) and father (a part-time attorney and farmer). They have devoted a decade to developing their herd for superior beef animals. Copyright 2017 Sherwood Farms is mentioned at the bottom of the page, indicating the website was last updated around that time. The website mentions that the farm grows hay and corn silage for winter nourishment, and sells bulls through private sale, in addition to beef. The website also mentions that the farm dry ages their beef for at least 28 days. The website mentions that most of their females are listed in the American Angus Registry. The website mentions that they do not administer growth hormones. The website mentions that they leave their bulls “whole,” sparing the male calves the stress of surgery. The website mentions that their animals spend their days grazing lush pastures and drinking fresh well water. The website mentions that they are not certified organic. The website mentions that they offer a handful of bulls through private sale each year. The website mentions that their genetics promise calving ease, high percentile weaning weight, and the full spectrum of value-building beef traits. The website mentions that Sherwood genetics mean performance. The website mentions that they are located in the rolling foothills of Albemarle County. The website mentions that their moderate climate provides ample natural grazing for much of the year. The website mentions that they farm in harmony with nature. The website mentions that water and sunlight grow grass. The website mentions that cows transform grass into protein. The website mentions that they fertilize and aerate the ground they live on, and the cycle repeats. The website mentions that this