How Full Time Farming Works for Winding Creek Farms

Farming on Purpose

“You have to believe in what you’re doing and everyone involved has to believe and agree.”

Join us in this powerful episode of Farming on Purpose with Harry Frederick. Harry shares about the journey to start their sheep operation in Kentucky. Sheep were not common in their area when they got started so there were some snags they had to iron out, but now they get to help out other sheep farmers with their knowledge and working dogs. Border Collies are utilized on the farm to help corral and drive the sheep and they are trained on the farm as well. Harry talks about finding your market and being transparent to teach and connect with others. Listen in as we dive into some of the aspects of being a sheep farmer and training dogs to being transparent in your operation.

About our guest: Harry Frederick - Winding Creek Farms, Kentucky

Harry and Katie Frederick were living in New Mexico working in the cattle ranching and hospitality business. Harry, after serving in the United States Marine Corps, had spent the better part of the last decade working as a farmer and rancher. Both he and Katie loved the work, but were frustrated working for someone else, unable to follow their passions and build a farm of their own. What started as a few drinks between Katie’s parents and a couple ranch hands one fall night has turned into a family-owned sheep farm in Kentucky.

You can connect with Harry on the farm’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and website.

At a glance:

• Figuring out where to start the farm and then the expansion.

• Bringing sheep to the area and utilizing dogs in the operation.
• Finding your market and being transparent.

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About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.

I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.

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