Historic Ayrshire is a working manor farm that has met the 21st Century with one foot firmly planted in the 19th - it's a certified organic farm, specializing in rare and endangered breeds livestock and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Ayrshire is committed to using Certified Humane®, organic, sustainable farming methods, preserving genetically viable herds of the various rare breeds, and contributing to seed pools for heirloom plants. The soil is being constantly amended with cover crops and compost from the three-acre compost facility. As a part of their training, the Ayrshire Shires help in the constant task of soil improvement, keeping the skills of horse-powered farming alive.