03/12/2026
Processing day at The Ridge.
Today Chris and I loaded up 8 of our lambs and took them to the processor.
And today was also something new for our family…
It was our grandson’s first trip with us.
He stood quietly by the gate this morning watching the lambs, curious about what was happening. Moments like that remind us that farming isn’t just about raising animals, it’s about passing down an understanding of where food comes from.
Days like this carry weight for us.
These lambs spent their lives here on pasture, grazing fresh grass and moving across the land the way sheep were designed to live. They were cared for, protected, and respected every day they were here.
We don’t take that responsibility lightly.
Raising animals for food means accepting the full cycle of life, and we believe deeply that if animals are going to feed families, they deserve to be raised well, stewarded carefully, and honored for the nourishment they provide.
It’s also something we want our grandchildren to grow up understanding - that food has a story, that animals deserve respect, and that nourishment should always be met with gratitude.
Today was a processing day.
But it was also a day of teaching, stewardship, and family.
Because for us, farming has never just been about producing food.
It’s about passing down the values that come with it.
