Quarter Penny Farms

Quarter Penny Farms, Katahdin sheep in Cutler, Ohio, Southeastern Ohio near Columbus, is a family-run operation by Jill Anderson and Mark Anderson. It has been breeding Katahdin sheep for more than ten years and maintains membership in the American Katahdin Sheep Breeders Association with annual health testing for parasites and foot rot. Lambs are raised alongside their mothers in well ventilated barns before moving to rotational pastures, and daily handling begins within days of birth to support calm temperaments.

The farm follows pasture rotation practices to preserve soil fertility and relies on natural forage to enhance meat quality. Ewes lamb outdoors in spring under portable shelters, and the Andersons document lineage and growth rates in individual records. Its flock has attracted attention at regional agricultural shows for consistent conformation and hardy offspring. Local veterinarians praise the farm’s careful protocols and clear guidance for new shepherds. Visitors often remark on the Andersons’ detailed records and willingness to explain day-to-day care.