Katie Petersen

Katie Petersen, Tunis sheep, Centerville, PA, is located in Crawford County and Lake Erie near Erie. She has been raising Tunis sheep for more than a decade, following American Tunis Sheep Breeders Association standards and ensuring all breeding stock receives regular veterinary screenings. The flock grazes on rotational pasture, with ewes and lambs spending days in open fields and nights in a spacious barn fitted with soft bedding.

Daily handling and supervised interactions help the lambs develop a calm demeanor suited to both fiber projects and small-farm life. Feed programs emphasize local forages supplemented by trace-mineral mixes, reflecting a commitment to natural nutrition and sustainable land stewardship. Families appreciate the even temperaments and strong build of these Tunis sheep, attributes that reflect Katie’s steady breeding goals and hands-on attention to each animal. She collaborates with neighboring farms for breeding evaluations and brings lambs to county fairs to showcase their consistent fleece quality and sturdy frames.