Situated on a ridge above the rolling hills of Cazenovia,Wisconsin,  Firth of Fifth Acres is a 30-acre homestead dedicated to community enrichment through our efforts with sustainable farming. Working with Bob Johnson of Midwest Bio-Ag in soil and forage development, we are constantly working toward our own land improvement and thus the larger improvement of our local resources.

Our primary companions in this effort are our amazingly beautiful and independent Shetland Sheep and the startlingly majestic Wensleydale Sheep.  Rotationally grazing these steeply sloping hills, our flock helps enrich our soils while keeping erosion at bay with their smaller footprint and weight than our more typical community livestock of dairy cows.  Over several years we have worked with a variety of terminal rams toward crossbred sheep and continue this effort with an eye toward a cross that will successfully meet the needs of our local land and consumers.

Finally, acting as guardians and sentry for everyone is our group of llamas.  Ever on the alert for danger, often cranky and endlessly funny,  our llamas entertain our neighbors and family as they move throughout the pastures holding our growing coyote population in check and other (imagined and real) threats away from their charges.

Dust baths are the best Llama way of avoiding such human contact as shearing!

Throughout this website you will find information about sustainable farming philosophy and practice, choices for and realities of small ruminants and waterfowl and the ups and downs of working within the limitations of a small homestead.  We enjoy talking with other families and look forward to assisting you in your own homesteading dreams.

Firth of Fifth Acres sells stock, fleece, meat and a variety of farm products throughout the year.  We are working with Gorman's Locker in Lone Rock, WI to develop organic, grassfed  processed meat products.  Stop in from time to time and check out our progress and farm sales.