Vermont Grass-Fed, Heritage-Breed Lamb,
Sheepskins, and Wool Products
The Farmers
Tamarack Tunis is owned and managed by Ben Machin and Grace Bowmer.
Ben grew up in South Washington, Vermont on a small organic diversified homestead that was focused on growing food for the family, but also produced (and produces) apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup for sale. After attending college and having a few traveling and business adventures, Ben spent some years working for the US Forest Service in the western US as a Smokejumper. When the Green Mountain State called Ben home, it was to study at the University of Vermont and to work with Markus Bradley and Ginny Barlow of Redstart, Inc. After settling in Corinth and happily beginning work on various natural resource conservation projects for Redstart, Ben rediscovered his interest in farming. In 2006 Ben had a conversation with his grandfather Herb during Herb’s final days that led Ben to dedicate myself to revitalizing the flock that been in the family since the 1920s.
Grace Bowmer joined Ben in 2008 and has been a partner ever since, helping make things happen, from season to season. Raised in Chelsea, educated in Maine, and with a background in architecture, site design, landscaping, and gardening, Grace takes a special interest in barn and site design, wool product development, web site design and maintenance, brochure development, and she also keeps track of breeding records and customer information.
Ben Machin (in smokejumping gear)
Grace Bowmer
