Schmidt Farms

Schmidt Farms, Tunis sheep in Shelbyville, MO, are situated in northeastern Missouri near Hannibal. Mitch and Matt Schmidt have worked with Tunis sheep for over a decade and maintain membership with the American Tunis Sheep Breeders Association. They follow comprehensive health protocols including regular vaccinations and parasite management while raising lambs in rotational pastures with daily handling to encourage calm temperaments. Their flock includes registered foundation ewes and carefully selected rams chosen for sound conformation and dense fleece.

The farm’s pasture-based approach supports strong, resilient stock and high-quality wool prized by hand spinners. Farm operations emphasize soil health and biodiversity, rotating sheep to different paddocks to support pasture regeneration. Several breeding sheep have earned ribbons at the Missouri State Fair, reflecting the brothers’ attention to genetics and fiber traits. Visitors find a welcoming farm atmosphere that reflects traditional husbandry values passed down through generations.