Partners – Kansas Performance Partner

The Matt and Michelle Knepp family, Grace, Dillon, and Santiago, in Lincolnville, KS are adding a performance and evaluation dimension to the program.  They will be working with select ewes and rams to optimize genetics and performance for introduction into the western range flock. This will include evaluation of animals at various growth stages and selection of top animals for showing and breeding.

A family picture, L to R, Grace, Dillon, Matt, Santiago, Michelle.

Beautiful old silos along the creek behind the barn.  See barn below.

Santiago with Champion Southdown market lamb at 2013 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene KS.

Grace with Grand Champion Market Lamb, 2014 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene, KS.

Dillon with Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, 2015 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene, KS

AND DON’T FORGET THE PIGS, not part of the sheep program but an important part of the livestock experience.

Santiago with Third Overall Barrow, 2013 Kansas State Fair

Dillon with Grand Champion Barrow, 2014 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene, KS.

Santiago with Grand Champion Barrow, 2015 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene, KS

And then there are cattle…

Santiago’s Heifer, 2013 Central Kansas Fair. Abilene KS

Dillon’s Heifer, 2013 Central Kansas Fair, Abilene, KS

Grace’s Steer at 2013 Wild Bill Beef Shootout

Matt’s Sale Heifer, 2007