About Us

Founded in 2019 by Phillip and Taylor Grimshaw, Grimshaw Farms was built on a commitment to nutritious, naturally raised lamb and a belief in the growing movement for local food with full transparency. We know people want to reconnect with their food—understanding where it comes from, how it’s raised, and who’s behind it. Our goal is to be part of the shift that brings local, responsibly raised meat to the forefront, ensuring families have access to high-quality, farm-direct food. We invite you to join us in this movement and feed your family the same way we feed ours—with integrity, care, and a connection to the land.

Sheep, like all ruminants, thrive on lush, healthy pastures—and the best way to grow strong forage is by giving the land time to rest and regenerate. At Grimshaw Farms, we use rotational grazing, moving our sheep to fresh pasture every week. This ensures the soil receives natural fertility from manure, minimizes compaction, and prevents overgrazing, allowing grasses to regrow stronger.

Beyond benefiting the land, rotational grazing also plays a key role in animal health by disrupting parasite cycles, reducing exposure to harmful pests, and keeping our flock thriving. By managing our pastures this way, we’re not just raising sheep—we’re building healthier soil, stronger forage, and a more sustainable farm for the future.

When we set out to raise lamb for our own family, one thing was clear—we wanted meat raised with minimal intervention and a focus on natural processes. That’s why we don’t rely on herbicides for routine pasture management. Sheep are natural foragers, with about 40% of their diet consisting of broadleaf plants and forbs—many of the weeds that cattle leave behind. This means our flock does most of the work when it comes to pasture maintenance, with grazing and occasional mowing keeping things in balance.

By prioritizing grazing-based weed control, we’re able to maintain healthy, diverse pastures while limiting the need for outside inputs. Our approach ensures that the land—and the food it produces—remains as natural as possible while staying productive and sustainable.

Soil is the foundation of a healthy farm, but much of Upstate South Carolina's land still bears the scars of decades of cotton and tobacco farming, which stripped the soil of nutrients and organic matter. At Grimshaw Farms, we’re working to reverse that damage through regenerative grazing, rotational management, and strategic soil-building practices that restore fertility and improve resilience.

While we rely heavily on no-till seeding to plant winter forages and rejuvenate pastures, we also recognize that a diverse set of tools is necessary to rebuild depleted soils. That’s why we use targeted fertility inputs only when needed—complementing the natural soil-building power of our sheep’s manure to restore productivity without over-reliance on external inputs. By blending traditional land stewardship with modern regenerative practices, we’re not just raising sheep—we’re healing the land, ensuring it thrives for generations to come while protecting the soil, water, and wildlife that depend on it.