Ryan and Romy Schill, of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool Co., have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025.
Based near Wallenstein, Ont., Ryan and Romy raise about 700 ewes consisting of purebred Dorset ewes, Dorset-Rideau crosses and maternal crosses in a housed system. The Schills manage the flock through an accelerated lambing program, and lamb several groups per year.
In addition to selling lamb, the Schills further process the sheep’s wool through their Revolution Wool Company. They design, process and sell a line-up of made in Canada wool products, including duvets and pillows, shoes, blankets, and yarn.
Romy grew up on a dairy farm before completing a degree in Agricultural Science at the University of Guelph. Ryan grew up on a mixed farm and went to school for an Agricultural Certificate at Vermilion College. This education and variety of knowledge has helped them to grow, manage and evolve the sheep farm.
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2025 will be chosen during the national competition that will be held in Toronto, Ont., from November 27th to 30th 2025
