ABOUT
Originally from Long Island, NY, Lori always loved the outdoors and living a simpler life. Over the years, she distanced herself from her home on Long Island and looked for a new way of life. The family finally found themselves in upstate New York,eventually settling roots down in the small town of Sharon Springs. Lori attended SUNY Cobleskill where she received her Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Business Management with two Associate Degrees in Animal Industry & Applied Sciences.
After her husband, Josh, who spent 10 years in the Army and had 3 deployments in Iraq , was home for good, the family decided to purchase a small homestead and to make their dreams a reality.
Our children Madison, Joseph, Anthony were all eager to roll up their sleeves and help make the family business successful. The kids even suggested dropping their extra curricular activities, so they could be more available to help on the farm.
Soon after, the first round of animals started to arrive at Empty Pockets Ranch. As time went on the family found themselves taking on horses, rabbits, sheep, guardian dogs, guinea hens, ducks, bees and herding dogs too! Our main goal is sustainability and getting back to the way that people used to feed themselves, without chemicals. We hope to be selling sheep milk cheese in the next year as well!
After her husband, Josh, who spent 10 years in the Army and had 3 deployments in Iraq , was home for good, the family decided to purchase a small homestead and to make their dreams a reality.
Our children Madison, Joseph, Anthony were all eager to roll up their sleeves and help make the family business successful. The kids even suggested dropping their extra curricular activities, so they could be more available to help on the farm.
Soon after, the first round of animals started to arrive at Empty Pockets Ranch. As time went on the family found themselves taking on horses, rabbits, sheep, guardian dogs, guinea hens, ducks, bees and herding dogs too! Our main goal is sustainability and getting back to the way that people used to feed themselves, without chemicals. We hope to be selling sheep milk cheese in the next year as well!
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