grass fed lamb and poultry and eggs

About Sinclair Family Farm


Since 1992, Karin and Keith Sinclair, along with their children, have lived in Placer County. In 1998 their daughter’s choice for her 4H project got the family involved with producing sheep.

Sinclair Family Farms Pasture Fed Lamb

Raising Sheep was Totally New to Us!

Keith grew up in Sacramento County and raised cattle. Karin grew up in El Dorado County and had horses. At first, the sheep were a little unknown but they soon became a family owned and operated business! They still have their original breed of Registered Dorset sheep, and have added some Hampshire breeding, along with a commercial flock of Cheviot sheep, Polypay sheep and Dorper sheep.  In August 2009 they purchased CC Family Farms and began their adventure with eggs.  Starting with the original 450 laying hens, they have added layers to the flock and have also added meat birds.  All are fed an organic feed and when big enough, the young birds head out to the pasture to graze.


Where You Can Find Sinclair Family Farm Product.

Currently Sinclair Family Farm is selling direct from the farm in individual cuts frozen and vacuum packed. They also sell their lamb by the half or whole. Eggs are sold by the carton, flat and case. You can find Sinclair Family Farm product at local produce stores, like the Blue Goose in Loomis and Newcastle Produce in Newcastle. Our products are also available at Briar Patch Community Market, Confluence Kitchen,  and Whole Foods Market. 

In the future they are looking forward to opening their farm to school classrooms and families so they can share the excitement and their experience of raising sheep and chickens.

 

Our Mission Statement:

Sinclair Family Farm is an economically and environmentally profitable sheep and poultry business that seeks to serve their local community by providing local food, as well as supporting youth to get involved in agriculture.

Sinclair Family Farm Pasture Raised Lamb

Penryn, California
916-663-3990 or 916-803-1777
karin@sinclairfamilyfarm.net

Junior College Cuts Agriculture

Our local Junior College had a gathering last night to discuss their decision of cutting the agriculture programs next school year.  Wow! what a crowd of people that showed up in support of our local Placer County agriculture and asking that Sierra College save and protect our future. The news reported that nearly 500 attended the forum, and several Agriculture Leaders spoke. It was nice to hear that the youth that are so involved in agriculture, either by way of 4-H, FFA, or family farm spoke so highly of their teachers, their mentors, and their goals of following in the agriculture field. The Board listened to comments for 7 1/2 hours, ending at 11:30 pm. Their decision is still - to cut 35 positions at Sierra College in the agriculture, construction and automotive positions. They stated that it may only be temporary, pending on the upcoming funds needed. How are the upcoming students going to learn general instruction to get a job?

What can we all do to keep agriculture alive? We all do it each and every day. We pour a bowl of cereal with a splash of milk, crack an egg with a piece of bacon.  Put on our cotton shirt, wool socks, leather shoes. Put on makeup. Write on our tablets of paper.

This all comes from a source of agriculture.  Either animals, plants, lumber...  We all need agriculture in our daily lives and the elected folks need to be reminded on occasion. Maybe you can let them know that we all need agriculture?

2 comments (Add your own)

1. Amy wrote:
That is great the the kiddos are advocating for ag programs. They will be our future producers, and leaders. :) I wish I attended. I bet it was a lot of fun and inspirational.

February 4, 2010 @ 2:20 PM

2. Henry wrote:
I guess they think yoga ,band,football are going to feed us...what a shame !

February 4, 2010 @ 4:27 PM

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