| Betsy is one of the first shepherds in the United States for the Valais Blacknose Breed Up program. Betsy’s background includes a degree in large animal science from Delaware Valley University, with a specialization in sheep, beef production, and equine science. Betsy became a life member of VBSANA in 2019 and is on the inaugural board of the United States Valais Blacknose Guild. Betsy and her husband, Mark, live on Grateful Acres farm in Barto, PA. |
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Annette is a retired school leader who entered the Valais Blacknose world with pet wethers before jumping into the breed-up program. Annette’s background in education and crafting made for a natural segue into wool projects, including both wet and needle felting. Annette and her husband, Mike, were both born and raised in PA, but now run a duck rescue in Milton, GA, along with their adult children and nine active grandchildren. |
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Betsy Myers
Owner & Livestock Director
484.515.1223 | Barto, PA
Annette Higgins
co-owner & Fiber Superintendent
770.630.1527 | Milton, GA
gratefulacresvalais@gmail.com
132 Hunter Forge Road | Barto, PA 19504 |
