Our Farm

Our lambs and goats grow naturally on Wisconsin meadows. The cool northern sumers of the upper Midwest produce outstanding clover patures producing premium, lean lamb and goat in a healthy environment. Our animals live in the open air and sunshine. We do not confine our animals to stalls, on concrete or in feedlots. Quality of life for our animals is one of our main values.

Sheep, goats, grasses and browsable plants evolved together with herding dogs. All benefited from this collaboration—yes, even the grasses and brambles. The plants’ growth is stimulated by grazing, which efficiently removes older and less efficient grass blades, foliage and branches — opening up the plant body to the sun’s light and energy. The sheep and goats harvest a nutrient-rich salad and the plant receives a needed pruning. They complement each other, need each other and thrive together.

Goats and sheep thrive on land unsuitable for other species or for crops. They are particularly suited to rocky, hilly terrains or desert climates where families would not have the much-needed protein or fat sources without their flocks. In many parts of the world children are responsible for the flocks from a young age. Along with milk and meat, sheep and goats provide leather for clothing, shelter, containers, utensils and musical instruments even today in the developing world.

We make a commitment to you to NOT use pesticides on our land and to use no animal by-products as feed. No antibiotics or hormones are fed to our kids or lambs. When you buy from Shepherd Song Farm you support environmentally friendly, sustainable agriculture, healthy, relaxed animals and the rapidly disappearing family farm.