VanGro Farms

08/19/2026

He is For Sale!
This guy was 1st place fitted Suffolk Ram at Indiana State fair today and Reserve Suffolk Ram overall (fitted and slick) … just couldn’t get a picture!

Come check him out at Iowa State Fair this week or contact Josh 519-761-1443 Josh Groves, Melissa Groves

07/07/2026

We had a fantastic time at All American in Maryland. While the heat was horrendous, the time with friends was amazing!
God has blessed us as a family to be able to be in the livestock industry and to be able to travel like this. It takes a massive village and we are surrounded by amazing friends. We do not take that for granted!

This week was a little sweeter because our own genetics made it to the backdrop.

Grand Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe
VGRL Black Widow
(2025 All American Junior Champion Ewe)

Reserve Champion Fitted Suffolk Ewe
VGRL Phoenix

First Fitted March Fitted Suffolk Ewe
VGRL 2608

Grand Champion Fitted Suffolk Ram
VGRL 2601

06/13/2026

Lot #6 in the Purebred Sheep breeders of Ontario Sale. June 27, 2026. Straight out of our show flock from last year. We keep looking at her saying “Are you sure we should be selling this one”? She is out of our WD Dorset stud ram that sired all our Dorset lambs last year. Check her out and let me know if you have any questions.

06/06/2026

Lot 99… January ewe lamb… sells on https://www.breedersworld.com tomorrow!

06/06/2026

Grand Champion North Country Ram Lot 94… sells tomorrow in Springfield, IL! Josh Groves

06/06/2026

Lot 95… January ram lamb… this guy is cool and has a bright future even if he didn’t want to be shown today lol! Check out https://www.breedersworld.com for the sale tomorrow! Reach out to Josh Groves with any questions!

06/05/2026

This beautiful girl sells in Springfield, Illinois tomorrow as Lot 96! Feel free to reach out to Josh Groves with any questions! Dr. Tom Barkham has a beautiful set of sheep there… Yearling Ram who was Champion Ram, 3 yearling ewes, ram lamb and a ewe lamb available!

05/08/2026

Our entry at the Ohio Showcase Show and Sale. This fall ram lamb has a bright future. His dam produced our 2024 Champion Suffolk Ram at Ohio State Fair and the 2025 Champion Suffolk Ewe at All American. We are using his brother in Canada as a stud buck. Stop by the pens to check him out!

04/05/2026

Hey Juniors! If you are looking for a competitive Dorset ewe for this year, here’s your chance.

04/03/2026