Sheep Breed Exhibit

2025 Information

Exhibitors, Workshops, and Events 

Breeds Represented

Shepherds

Christine Ahlseen, Tamarack Farm, Gotland Sheep, https://www.tamarackfarmgotlands.com/

Irene Banning, Black Sheep Hill Farm, Black Welsh Mountain & Clun Forest Sheep, 

https://www.blacksheephill.com/

Sarah Beamer, ETA Farm, Kerry Hill Sheep,

https://americankerryhillassociation.com/pages/breeders-list

Erin Bradt, Helder Herdwyck Farm, Herdwick Sheep, 

https://www.helderherdwyckfarm.com/index.html

Christine Crossman, Ewetopia Farm, Cotswold Sheep, 

https://www.facebook.com/ewetopiafarmNY/

Katie Drum, TNT Farm, Southdown Sheep, New York State

Paula Garner, Hidden Hills Farm, Santa Cruz Sheep, https://www.hiddenhillshomestead.org/

Julie Jones, Jewel Tunis at Missing D Farm, https://jeweltunis.weebly.com/

Mother Katherine, Zoar Farms, Holy Myrhbearers Monastery, Romney Sheep,

https://holymyrrhbearers.com/farms.html

Judi Lehrhaupt, Ewe Can Do It, Shetland Sheep, https://ewecandoit.com/sheep/

Marie Minnich, Marushka Farms, CVM Romeldale Sheep, https://www.marushkafarms.com/

Cheri Parker, Never Enough Time Farm, Teeswater Sheep, 

https://www.facebook.com/neverenoughtimefarm/

Nick Pouder, Mayapple Hill Farm, Coopworth Sheep, https://www.mayapplehillfarm.com/

Jimmy Powers, Wooly Meadow Farm, CVM Romeldale Sheep, 

http://www.woolymeadowfarm.com/

Jeri Robinson-Lawrence, Flying Fibers, Wensleydale, Leicester Longool, & Shetland Sheep, 

https://www.flyingfibers.com/

Chuck and Heidi Simmons, Wil-Hi Farm, Merino Sheep, https://www.wil-hifarm.com/contact

Robert David Sweeney, Laughingstock Farm, Traditional English Southdown Sheep, New York

Meegan Veeder-Shave, Patchwork Pastures, Corriedale Sheep, 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/110202565700741/about/?locale=hi_IN

Tammy White, Wing & a Prayer Farm, Valais Blacknose and Shetland Sheep, 

https://www.wingandaprayerfarm.com/

Lauren Wilson, Gothic Fantasy Farm, Gulf Coast Native Sheep, 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Gothic-Fantasy-Farm-61565726185967/?locale=uk_UA

Brent Zimmerman, Lime Kiln Farm, Dorper Sheep, https://www.limekilnfarm.com/

Beginning Shepherd Workshops

Saturday, 9:30 - 10:30, Breed Barn Tent

Raising Meat and Dairy Breeds Workshop, with Brent Zimmerman

Open to all, beginners through advanced, Brent is a seasoned shepherd who can answer all of your questions about working in the sheep meat and dairy industry.

Breed Talks Schedule

The following talks will give you information on specific breeds of sheep and or wool.

Saturday:

9:30-10:30, Raising Meat and Dairy Breeds Workshop, Brent Zimmerman (more info above)

10:30-11, White Dorpers: Shedding Sheep, Brent Zimmerman

11-11:30, Santa Cruz Sheep, Paula Garner

11:30-12, Master Spinners Program and the Versatility of Shetland Sheep, Judi Lehrhaupt

12-12:30, Sheep Selfie Zone, Photo Op with sheep outside of the breed barn

12:30-1, CVM Romeldale Sheep/Livestock Conservancy, Marie Minnich & Jimmy Powers

1-1:30, Enjoying Gotland Wool, Christine Ahlseen

1:30-2, Heard of the Herdwick?, Erin Bradt

2-2:30, Coopworth Sheep, Nick Pouder

2:30-3, Farm Traceable Leather, Live Virta-Meyer

Sunday:

9:30-10:30, Beginning Shepherd's Workshop (more info above)

10:30-11, Raising Valais Blacknose Sheep and Breed Specific Fiber Farming, Tammy White

11-11:30, Black Welsh Mountain Sheep - The Sheep that Can, Irene Banning

12-1:15, SHEEP BREED PARADE, followed by Sheep Selfie Zone

1:15-1:45, Leicester Longwool Sheep, Keri Boucher

1:45-2:15, Teeswater Sheep and Spinning, Cheri Parker

2:15-2:45, Wensleydale at its finest, Jeri Robinson-Lawrence

2:45-3:45, Corriedale Sheep and a Storytelling and Children’s Activity, Veeder-Shave Family