Our Farm
Steven Read and Jodi Ohlsen Read
established Shepherd’s Way Farms
in rural Carver County, Minnesota,
with a small flock of sheep in 1994.
The farm relocated to Nerstrand,
Minnesota in 2001 as a farmstead
cheese dairy. Now located just outside
Northfield, Minnesota, the farm is
across from the Big Woods State
Park. Within three years, Shepherd’s Way Farms had grown to be one of the largest
dairy flocks in the country.
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SWF History
One of the best farmstead sheep
cheesemaking families lives and works in Southeast Minnesota, one hour south
of Minneapolis. Shepherd’s Way Farms’ award winning, handcrafted cheeses
are in limited supply but in high demand across the country. |
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Our Sheep
Since its beginning, Shepherd’s Way Farms has
gained national attention for both its livestock and
value-added dairy operations. |
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Visiting the Farm
Shepherd’s Way Farms openly shares expertise and experience, inviting others
to learn onsite and reaching out to the global community. |
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Barn on the Move
The rescued barn will become housing for 200+ lambs, replacing the lamb nursery that was destroyed in an arson fire January 2005. |
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Buckeye Chickens
Dedicated to the preserving of heritage farm breeds and as part of our mission, Shepherd’s Way Farms’ is pleased to continue our heritage poultry program. |
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Large Black Pigs
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