Conlen Farms

Birgit and Kevin Conlen raise AWA dairy goats at their 30-acre Conlen Farm, which is situated near Leicester, North Carolina, about 10 miles northwest of Asheville. Birgit has been involved in farming since childhood; her family owned farms in Germany, France, and Denmark, and she finally fulfilled her lifelong dream by purchasing her own farm. The Conlens became interested in animal welfare in 2003, and purchased their current farm in 2010 in order to expand their operation and put their interest into practice.