Junior Member

Junior Member specializes in Leicester longwool sheep in Dixon, MO, and operates in Pulaski County and the Ozarks near Jefferson City. For years, it has followed breed association guidelines and required routine health screenings to support fleece quality, foot health, and overall genetic diversity.

The flock is raised on rotational pasture and receives daily handling to encourage calm temperaments, early socialization, and strong flock cohesion on the family farmstead. Junior Member’s care philosophy blends respect for Leicester longwool heritage with adaptive management in feeding, shearing, and shelter tailored to each season’s demands.

Owner Trudi Dufresne draws on three generations of farm knowledge to maintain small flock sizes, carefully tracking pedigrees and ensuring consistent breeding records. Regular shearings and calm introductions to visitors support wool quality while helping sheep remain at ease around people, a practice noted for its reliability in customer feedback.