Redbud Farm
Home Construction has begun!
Llamas, Oberhasli and  Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Kristy and Jess milking Annie
Click here for Construction Pictures
Mike Hoopengardner Kristy Kikly and Jessica
Welcome to our farm, what started out as 2 goats and 2 llamas has grown into 49 goats, 25 llamas and 1 sheep .  We are located in Fortville, Indiana, just east of Indianapolis.
Come See Us Grow!
Our family has purchased 57.5 acres near Spiceland, Indiana.  Our goal is to expand our farm by offering Farmstead Goat Cheese, Llama Fiber Crafts, and many unique fruits and vegetables.  Our goal is to move in in 2009!!  Follow our progress with the links below. 
Kids are here!
Links Watch the Farm grow!
Fall 2007
Nov-Dec 2007
January February 2009
New!
Jan-Feb 2008
March April 08
May June 08
July August 2008
Kids Photo Page
Sept-Oct  2008
Jes and Brooke from Purdue Veterinary Hospital, they did a wonderful job assisting in the surgery and caring for Rosie and her kid Frenchie, who was delivered by emergency C-section at 2:20am Tuesday
Nov-Dec 2008
More Farm Pictures
We are honored to be named one of Henry County's Conservationists of the Year for our work with the NRCS and the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)!
In 2009 we are going to continue the work on the Classified Forest Plan as well as follow NRCS and SWCD guidelines for our farm
Link to Henry County SWCD
Llamas
Show Information
Jess and Tommy getting ready for the 2009 ALSA Alpaca Llama Show Association show season.  Our goal is to participate in 6 shows this year!
Mike is the superintendent of the Kentuckiana Llama Classic ALSA Show on April 17-19 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
www.kentuckianallamaclassic.com
We are also working on the All American Youth Jamboree!  ALSA Youth Show, 4-H Show, Seminars, Activities with lots of fun!
www.youthjamboree.net
Jess, Tommy, and Miss T at the National FFA Convention representing the International Registry (ILR), The Alpaca Llama Show Association (ALSA), and The International Camelid Institute (ICI).  She had a wondeful time talking about and showing her llamas!
Jess and Pollen won the Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship at the Hancock County Fair as well as Reserve Nigerian Dwarf Senior Doe.
mikehoop@redbudllamas.com
317-498-0422
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