“I get to spend a lot of time with animals and out in nature.”
Jacob Heffernan with Heffernan Shearing is one of the farmers being profiled for our NextGEN Farmers brought to you by Glen Isle Ag.
The Heffernan’s have a sheep flock near the Indian River. They provide wool to numerous outlets and lamb to many of the local markets.
Jacob was born into the sheep business. His Mother immigrated here from Scotland in the 80’s and began farming sheep when she met his Father.
Jacob has travelled to Scotland and Australia in the past but remains planted here in the Kawarthas.
Although the job has many benefits, it does come with its consequences as well. “You will spend 365 days of the year with the livestock” Heffernan admits. Needless to say, you have to love sheep and enjoy working with them if you’re in the shearing business.
You can listen to the full interview with Jacob Heffernan below.
