 My
name is Karen Mathis and I personally welcome you to Angel Acres
Farm,
our family farm. The farm is owned and operated by my husband,
Don and myself, with some very gifted help from our staff, our
three children and four grandchildren.
In the beginning, it was our dream to have a place with
springs, ponds and woods where we could hear the whippoor-wills,
owls and coyotes while we looked at the stars in a wide open
sky. That is how it was on the farms we lived on when we
were children. We had the sense that it was better for our
family to be close to the land, using its rich resources but not
harming it. These past few years have generously granted
us those dreams and now we treasure the gift of Angel Acres
Farm. Some of the little miracles which occurred during
the first year or so of making the farm habitable, have
convinced us that the angels, indeed, are part of this dream
come true. So, we have named the farm to commemorate the
angels.
In 2004 when we finally
bought our farm, we had seen the Belted Galloway cattle
in our travels and found them very interesting. Research convinced us that this was one of the best breeds
of cattle to raise on a grass only diet. With the assistance of
the Belted Galloway Society, we found our first cows. Esta,
Christine and Crissy came to us first. It was not long before
the first bull, Sir Elliott, joined the girls. That is how it
started. We have grown to over 300 head with three busy bulls
and many romping calves dotting the landscape. Each of our
Belted Galloway are registered, with their lineage traced back for
five generations.
As the herd increased, so did the acres of Angel Acres Farm.
To provide the cattle a tranquil and natural environment, we now
have 300 acres of woods and open pasture among the big oaks and
cedars in the rolling hills of central Missouri. The
scenery makes it a pleasure to walk daily among the cattle
checking for adequate grassy growth, clean water supply and
their general well being.
The chickens, geese, guineas, ducks, goats, sheep, cats,
donkeys and our dog have been added for our entertainment.
They certainly do not disappoint! However, each species
has its' special purpose in the overall sustainability and
symbiotic relationship with the land and our home. It is
with delight that we share the blessings of Angel Acres Farm
through our Belted Galloway grass fed beef.
Karen Mathis |
