Tom and Tara Williamson, owners of Williamson Farms in Botetourt County, raise wool, chickens, eggs, vegetables and grass-fed beef. The couple is pictured with their pets, including a lamb named Lambie held by Tara. Their puppy, Tycho, plays with their dog, Beau. The family says rising diesel and fertilizer prices have affected their farm. Tom's family has farmed the property for more than 100 years.
Tom Williamson, owner of Williamson Farms in Botetourt County, fuels his tractor on April 17, 2026. Tom's family has farmed the property for more than 100 years.
Courtney Henderson, a sixth generation dairy farmer with Cave Hill Dairy Farm in Botetourt County, hugs one of her dairy cows. This cow, Tink, is the granddaughter of the very first calf Henderson was given to raise on her own.
Tom and Tara Williamson, owners of Williamson Farms in Botetourt County, raise wool, chickens, eggs, vegetables and grass-fed beef. The couple is pictured with their pets, including a lamb named Lambie held by Tara. Their puppy, Tycho, plays with their dog, Beau. The family says rising diesel and fertilizer prices have affected their farm. Tom's family has farmed the property for more than 100 years.
Courtney Henderson, a sixth generation dairy farmer with Cave Hill Dairy Farm in Botetourt County, hugs one of her dairy cows. This cow, Tink, is the granddaughter of the very first calf Henderson was given to raise on her own.
Tom Williamson, owner of Williamson Farms in Botetourt County, fuels his tractor on April 17, 2026. Tom's family has farmed the property for more than 100 years.
