Teams Matter.
World Class Chicken of consistent, exceptional quality is not the product of any one individual; It takes a high performing team of committed people to deliver to you exceptional quality- every time.
Here at Land basket Farm we are proud of our farmer team and grateful for their relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our Farm Team
(Click on each image to learn more about each team member)
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Rick ShiffletForeman / Butcher Boss
Rick ShiffletForeman / Butcher BossRick has been involved in farming for over 50 years. He has experience in all livestock but is locally known for sheep. Rick is also a butcher by trade and was the first man to join us in the Pastured Poultry enterprise. Rick is an essential part of the chicken processing team and we value his leadership and talents.
Garret FreeProcesses Boss
Garret FreeProcesses BossGarret was born to be an process engineer, but is a very talented local farmer in his own right. Garret is very quiet, but when he does talk, the entire farm stops to listen. No nonsense, and all common sense, he has helped develop our processing on the farm to be top notch.
Taylor FreeRecords Boss / Garret's Wife
Taylor FreeRecords Boss / Garret's WifeTaylor is a young lady of many talents, she can be placed at any task and do it with ease and efficiency, but Land Basket Farm employs her most often as our statistician. Her wonderful handwriting and attention to detail, has made of tracking of numbers so much easier. We are expecting a new farm hand from the Free’s in June 2022.
Terri MacerValue Added Boss
Terri MacerValue Added BossTeri is a local Alpaca farmer who joined the team two years ago. Teri assists Kevin in the outside portion of the chicken operation and is in charge of value added products. We are happy to have Teri and her attention to detail on the team.
Donna RussertVacuum Boss
Donna RussertVacuum BossDonna joined us two years ago. Full of energy and ideas with a knack for self-sufficiency in homesteading, Donna is a natural trouble shooter and valued member of the team.
Kelly GoblePacking Boss
Kelly GoblePacking BossKelly is a mother of two and owns her own beef operation. We met Kelly a few years ago through a master Sheep class with the University of Tennessee. With extraordinary experience in beef operations as well as her own chicken butchering, we asked Kelly to join us. We are happy to have Kelly apart of the team, she brings an energy and attention to detail to the table.
DeaconBorder Collie Farm Dog #1
DeaconBorder Collie Farm Dog #1He enjoys spending his days herding anything on the farm that Kevin tells him to herd, Sheep, Goats, Chickens and sometimes pigs…. But his favorite thing is to ride on the hay bales when they are being moved by the Big Red Tractor.
PippiBorder Collie Farm Dog #2
PippiBorder Collie Farm Dog #2She enjoys spending her time doing whatever Cathy is doing that day and is a big source of entertainment, joy, and comedy on the farm.
BeastLivestock Guardian Dog (LGD) Gang
BeastLivestock Guardian Dog (LGD) GangBeast is our Chief of Security and leads a team of LGD’s that work to keep Land Basket Farm safe and feeling secure. We believe that each farm animal should be able to live their lives on pasture as stress free as possible and this merry band of 7 Great Pyrenees ensure that this happens. These Dogs are amazing, and we could NOT do this without them.with customization by Taste Profit Marketing
