White Dorper Sheep
At Little Cedar Farm in Elon, North Carolina, we are committed to raising premium White Dorper sheep using regenerative and ethical farming practices. Our flock grazes freely across well-managed pastures, participating in a rotational system that enhances soil health, improves forage quality, and supports the overall vitality of our land. Located just one mile from Piedmont Custom Meats, our trusted processor, we maintain a seamless connection between pasture and plate with care and intention at every step.
White Dorper sheep are known for their adaptability, strong constitution, and ability to thrive on grass alone. Originally developed in South Africa, this breed excels in low-input systems and is naturally self-shedding, making them well-suited to the warm and variable climate of North Carolina. Their meat is tender and mild, with a fine texture that sets it apart from other lamb. White Dorpers convert forage efficiently, offering consistent growth and a quality eating experience with every harvest.
Our grazing system is rooted in the principles of regenerative agriculture. By moving our flock across segmented paddocks throughout the year, we allow the land to rest and recover while building organic matter in the soil. This rotational approach supports healthy pastures, diverse plant life, and improved animal health. It also allows us to raise lamb in a closed-loop system that relies on natural cycles rather than synthetic inputs. Our sheep benefit from year-round access to fresh forage, clean water, and the shade of native tree lines that help regulate body temperature and provide rest areas.
We maintain a closed flock of registered White Dorper sheep with genetics that include full-blood South African lines and pure-blood 93 percent White Dorpers.
This level of genetic integrity allows us to control for quality, health, and consistency. Our rams are chosen from a selective breeding program based on physical structure, muscle development, temperament, and adaptability. Each sheep born on the farm is tagged and registered with the American Dorper Sheep Society, offering full traceability and transparency to our customers.
Animal welfare is central to everything we do. Our sheep live outdoors, grazing on nutrient-rich fields that are tested regularly to ensure a balanced and thriving pasture ecosystem. We use natural methods for parasite control and prioritize low-stress handling at all stages of the animal’s life. We do not use routine antibiotics or growth hormones. Instead, we rely on good management, quality forage, and a deep respect for the animals we raise.
By choosing lamb from Little Cedar Farm, you are supporting local agriculture in North Carolina and investing in a food system that values land stewardship, animal welfare, and transparency. We are proud to provide pasture-raised lamb to home cooks, chefs, and specialty retailers who care about the source of their meat and the story behind every cut.
To learn more about our White Dorper sheep or to place a lamb order, please reach out directly. We welcome inquiries, farm visits by appointment, and connections with those who share our values. At Little Cedar Farm, we believe that food should be honest, nourishing, and rooted in the soil that raised it.
Thanks to our partnerships with MeatSuite and Got to Be NC, customers can easily access our premium lamb products. These collaborations help us connect with local buyers who value sustainably raised meat and support North Carolina agriculture.
As proud members of the American Sheep Industry and North Carolina Sheep Producers Association, Little Cedar Farm remains committed to responsible farming practices that benefit both our animals and the land we steward.
