We caught up with the breeder of the Grand Champion FFA Market Ewe at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. We invite you to read our candid interview with Dale Family Club Lambs below and please continue to check back often for our next edition of “Breeder Spotlight.”
What’s the pedigree of your champion?
Tres Amigo on No Returns flush sister which is a Mythical on a Crinkle. Crinkle ewe was the 2018 champion breeding ewe at the 2018 Iowa State fair FFA show and Returns Johnny’s mom.
How many years have you been raising sheep?
48 years
What excites you the most about raising show stock?
Seeing if your breeding choices worked at lambing time.
What is your favorite animal on your farm?
Our new keeper Wild Child. We think he is best one we have raised.
What is one lesson that you have learned while raising sheep that has changed your perspective over time?
You never know everything about sheep. They always can teach you something new.
Where would you like to see your operation go in the next 5 – 10 years?
Less numbers but it never seems to happen.
