Becker Farms
What started as a small goat project nearly two decades ago has grown into a unique and well-loved family operation. For the past 20 years, Ed and Tracy Becker have raised goats, and in 2013, they found the perfect place to continue that work. They purchased a five-acre farm that now houses 100 goats. Over the last eight years, the Becker family has found fulfillment beyond their animals’ role as livestock. They have shared their herd with the community through goat therapy, snuggle sessions and goat yoga, bringing joy and connection to people of all ages.
Their children, Eddie, Jack, Emma and Sam, grew up with chores and 4-H shows. While most have moved on to their own careers, the farm still draws them back. Eddie travels with the Budweiser Clydesdales, but jumps in on herd checks and genetics when he's home. Jack and his wife Bethany, along with their kids Luka and Anna, handle some of the hay production. Luka is now learning how to help with the daily chores. Emma and her husband Justin live in North Carolina, where Emma runs her own electrical business. They both still contribute to the farm when they are home. Sam, the youngest, still lives at home and is gearing up to start school for diesel mechanics, though he continues to be a steady hand on the farm.
Tracy also volunteers in their local community with the goats. Most of the time, she is busy on the road, traveling full time with the goats to senior facilities or private events to make the farm profitable. For larger events, like those held at wineries or breweries, Ed travels with Tracy to help. The family’s long involvement in 4-H has shaped much of their story, and with Sam in his final year, it marks the end of an era. Even so, the goats, the land and the community connections continue to keep the farm thriving.