Pronko Farms

Pronko Farms is a Dorper sheep breeder in Richfield Springs, NY, serving central New York near Utica. The farm has grown from a family tradition into a focused breeding program that adheres to national sheep association standards and scheduled veterinary screenings. Their flock grazes on lush pastures with rotational grazing management, and newborn lambs are gently handled each day to support gentle temperaments and early socialization.

Established on a legacy of small-scale agriculture, the operation combines time-honored husbandry techniques with thoughtful record-keeping to track lineage and strengthen flock health. Owner Kristin Pronko carefully plans matings for conformation and resilience, aiming to produce lambs prized for lean meat and easy care on pasture. Sustainable pasture rotation and regular hoof trimming, parasite control, and nutritional evaluations are part of their daily routine to promote animal welfare and robust growth. Lambing occurs in spring, and while availability varies, every animal reflects the farm’s steady approach to breeding consistency and quiet handling through weaning.