A New Chapter for Rockin’ Sheep Farm — And a Few Things We Need From Our Community

I’ve been putting off writing this post for a while now, because honestly, I wasn’t sure how to say it. But you’ve followed this farm, supported it, and believed in it — so you deserve to hear it straight from me.

We’re losing the farm.

After 15 years of building Rockin’ Sheep Farm on this land in Maine — the flock, the fiber, the ironwork, the friendships, all of it — our landlord gave us notice to vacate. There’s no negotiating it. We have to go.

I won’t pretend it hasn’t been hard. Fifteen years is a long time. This land has shaped everything about who I am as a farmer, a craftsperson, and a person. Patty and I have poured ourselves into this place, and walking away from it isn’t something that comes easy. There have been some really rough days.

But here’s the thing about farmers: we’re stubborn. And we’re not done.

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We Found a New Home

I’m thrilled — and a little terrified — to tell you that we’ve made an offer on a property in New York State and that offer has been accepted. It’s real. It’s happening. Rockin’ Sheep Farm is not going away; it’s just picking up and moving to new ground.

We’re working on financing through the USDA Farm Service Agency, and we’re taking this one step at a time. There’s a lot of work ahead — building infrastructure, getting the flock settled, and starting fresh in a new place. But we have a plan, we have our animals, and we have 15 years of hard-won knowledge that nobody can take from us.

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Here’s Where We Need Your Help

This is the part where I set aside my pride and ask. We have to vacate this farm by the end of May, so time is genuinely short. We have two immediate needs, and if anyone in our community — or anyone you know — can help, it would mean the world to us.

1. A place to rent in the Livermore Falls, Maine area.

We’re going to need somewhere to live for approximately a year while we get the new property up and running. Because of our work, we need to stay in the Livermore Falls area. We’re looking for a house or rental that will also welcome our family — two large dogs and three cats. We’re quiet, responsible, and we take care of every place we’ve ever lived. If you know of anything, please reach out.

2. A temporary home for 15 sheep.

Our foundation flock needs somewhere safe to live while we build. We’re looking for a farm or property in the Livermore Falls, Maine area that has pasture and basic shelter where we could board 15 sheep for several months. We’d cover all feed and care costs. These are well-handled, healthy Columbia sheep — no trouble at all.

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If you can help with either of these, or if you know someone who might be able to, please contact us at rockinsheepfarm@gmail.com. Even sharing this post could make all the difference.

We’ve spent 15 years building something worth fighting for. We’re not stopping now. Thank you for being part of this farm’s story — and for coming along as we write the next chapter.

With gratitude and a little dirt on my boots,

Robin
Rockin’ Sheep Farm