Meet the Breeder
Fred’s been all in with livestock since 1976 when he bought his first lambs for the county fair. Sheep turned into pigs, and before long, he was a 4-H standout, known for his feeding, nutrition, and showmanship know-how.
We met in 1978 and had no idea livestock would shape our lives for the next 40+ years. Our kids were raised in the barn and the show ring, and they produced champions year after year, including at our state fair. In 1996, Fred co-founded The Market Masters 4-H club. Teaching kids became his new passion, and it stuck.
Even after stepping back for a bit, Fred couldn’t stay away. He tried goats, and like clockwork, his first season turned out six champions.
Now it’s Valais Blacknose Sheep. In 2026, our barn is home to 100% full-blood Valais, with more lambs on the way. See the sheep we've produced. We’ve officially moved on from breed-ups, except for one special ewe we’ve kept with purpose. She’s a hornless F4 we bred with intention, and we’re curious to see if we can eventually produce a domestic purebred without horns.
Fred’s doing what he’s always done, diving in, learning everything he can, and giving it his all. And me? I’m right beside him, his tech support, photographer, cheerleader, and co-pilot in this wonderful journey. View our available lambs.
