The first Owens Farm was in New Hampshire, where David and Caroline started their family. They raised livestock for their own needs, tending their animals in a natural setting and avoiding chemicals and growth stimulants. It was only a matter of time before neighbors approached them, asking if they could raise and sell some extra animals. People were learning about the pitfalls of industrial agriculture, and seeking pasture-raised meat for their families. A business was born. By 2006, it was time for a larger farm. A two-year search led to the state of Pennsylvania and the town of Sunbury.
David started out as an engineer and earned a B.S.and M.S. in Engineering from Unversity of Lowell and Boston University.
Caroline is a former Vocational Agriculture teacher who moved on to marketing communications and equestrian travel. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science/Agricultural Education from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Boston University. From 2004 until 2018, Caroline offered Sheep Camp for Kids on the farm during the summer, a program so popular that no spot went unfilled for 14 consecutive years. Caroline also enjoys teaching adults, holding educational events such as Sheep Boot Camp, Lambing Clinic, and Sheep 101.