About us
Growing up in Mesa, the outdoor life was not just a hobby—it was an education. Between picking corn on my uncle’s farm and hunting and fishing with my dad, I learned early that the best things in life are found outside. Scouting added an “Always Be Prepared” mindset that eventually grew into a lifelong dream of building a self-sustaining homestead.
Our path was not a straight line. As an educator, and with my wife dedicated to raising our four boys, we knew the dream required a unique strategy. We spent nearly a decade in Chinle on the Navajo Nation—a season that let us build deep friendships, save diligently, and prepare for the next chapter.
During COVID, we found our “diamond in the rough” in Taylor, Arizona: a fixer-upper with good bones, a reliable well, perimeter fencing, and a lifetime of projects. We saw more than a house. We saw a classroom where our sons could learn hard work and the rhythm of the seasons.
Homesteading is often a series of trials. Our first years included burning endless piles of tumbleweeds and reviving old irrigation systems. When it was time to choose livestock, we wanted animals as hardy as the Arizona landscape.
We drove to Missouri to bring home a starter flock of St. Croix crosses from Greg and Jan Judy. After predators breached our fencing, we adapted—fortifying the perimeter with high-tensile electric wire and building better systems around the flock.
Today, our Missouri foundation is being crossed with Royal White genetics to develop sheep that are hardy and resilient, naturally parasite resistant, and structurally sound.
Our goal is to provide top-tier breeding stock to fellow homesteaders in the region. Every lamb sold helps us improve the farm and teach our boys that patience, hard work, and a little outside-the-box thinking can turn a dream into a legacy.
