Why we share our farm?
Some people see a sheep farm. Stephen sees a classroom. A living, breathing, working example of what agriculture can be—sustainable, thoughtful, and built for the long haul.
That’s why we open the gates of Simon Sheep’s Farms to ag students, 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, industry professionals, and anyone with a genuine curiosity about where their food comes from. Our tours aren’t polished presentations or Instagram moments. They’re real. Dusty boots, feed schedules, muddy pens, green sprouts, long days, and all. Because the next generation deserves to see what farming actually looks like.
Stephen has always believed that if you’re proud of your work, you share it. Not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. The ups, the downs, the unexpected cold snaps, the lambing season that never seems to sleep, and the quiet moments that remind you why you’re still doing this. Farming isn’t easy. It never has been. But it’s worth it—and sharing that truth matters.
We host these groups not to impress, but to teach. To start conversations that matter. Agriculture is evolving, and it has to. There are too many people and not enough land to keep doing things the old way. That’s why we invest in systems like our Infinity Pasture—a hydroponic barley fodder setup that gives our sheep fresh, green feed year-round while reducing water and land use. It’s why we produce our own barley seed and share that resource with other operations trying to do the same. It’s why we’re transitioning to sustainable practices, selling direct to consumers, and using every part of the sheep—from the meat to the wool to the manure.
When people step onto our farm, we want them to understand something deeper than “farm-to-table.” We want them to see what it takes to get food to the table at all. Not just for marketing, but for the sake of honesty. Most folks are several generations removed from agriculture, and for some, this is their first time seeing where a lamb chop or a wool sweater truly begins.
We talk openly about cost, labor, mistakes, and breakthroughs. We don’t hide the rough edges—because that’s what builds trust. We want the next generation of farmers, scientists, chefs, and consumers to feel connected to something real. And we want them to walk away inspired—not just by what we’ve built, but by the possibility of what they could build next.
Because in the end, this farm doesn’t belong to us alone. It belongs to the future. And the future’s already asking good questions—we’re just here to answer them, one tour at a time.
