Gail Wilkinson: Gail grew up living in town. Besides a cat and dog, her first real contact with animals came when she visited Ron at the local county fair where he was showing all of his animal enterprises, while both were still in high school. It was sort of like, “Love me, love my animals” with Ron. Apparently Gail decided “yes”, because after 34 years of marriage and raising a daughter and two sons, they are still together producing llamas. Gail is also an educator, currently teaching 1st and 2nd grades at one of the elementary schools in Bend. She often incorporates animals in lessons and activities with her students. She has played a key role in the success of their livestock enterprises and uses her special touch to keep their home well decorated and their decks and lawns in full bloom with flowers.

Both Ron and Gail want to welcome you to their website and encourage you to visit them at the farm.

Ron Wilkinson: Ron grew up on a farm and has raised animals nearly all of his life. Active in 4-H from 4th grade on, then FFA in high school, Ron’s animal projects included dairy, sheep, beef and swine. It was probably only natural that during college he started leading his first 4-H livestock club. (Ron and Gail continued to lead 4-H sheep clubs in Prineville and Walla Walla once their children were old enough to participate.) Following college, Ron began his career as a vocational agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in McMinnville, Oregon. In 1976, with the beginning of their family, Ron and Gail moved to a small farm and began raising and showing registered Montadale sheep. Ron immediately became involved as a leader within the Northwest Montadale Association and was elected to the national association board of directors in 1978, where he served through 2005. Upon his resignation from the Board, he was immediately named an lifetime honorary director of the Montadale Sheep Breeder’s Association. In 1977 Ron began his education administration career, which has included twenty years as a building administrator and eight years as a central office administrator. He currently serves as deputy superintendent of schools in Bend, Oregon. Although career moves as an educator have forced him to move his family and animals, his love and commitment to livestock production has not waivered. In May, 2002 he began his llama enterprise and is commited to producing top quality llamas.