Welcome
 

Welcome to Hickory Hills JackS. My name is Elly Stremsterfer and we are glad you found us. Growing up, my family always had a Jack Russell, the long legged ones. Buck was the first, followed by Minnie Pearl, and Rimshot. When we got married we purchased our first Jack Russell together. Hank was a Parson's Jack and full of energy. He stayed with us through three moves and our daughter being born. When he passed unexpectedly in 2011, he left a big hole in our hearts. We moved into our current home,  following year and waited to get settled before finding the right Jack Russell to add to our family.

 

My husband and I started raising Shortie Jacks back in 2013, when we purchased Annie from Russellville Farms in Louisiana. We knew right away that this was the perfect fit for our life. She fit right in and our kids loved her dearly. We love our dogs and puppies so much and look forward to each litter. It is an opportunity to teach our kids responsibility and priorities.

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We raise  our JackS on our farm in southeast Iowa. We raise Simental and commercial cattle as well as a variety of other livestock. Sydney and Jackson are in 4-H and love all animals. 

 

 

A little about Elly
I work full time as the Youth Director/Administrative Assistant at our church, where I am in charge of all youth activities. In the fall of 2024, I will start as a full-time high school agriculture teacher. This is a new development and something I truly did not expect to happen. Ad I look at the age of my children, I know that I want to them to experience a great agriculture program...this will be the 7th time this position has been open in the 12 school years we have lived here. As a family, we decided it was a good step in pursing the opportunity so our children can have the best opportunity for FFA possible. Does it mean more  work? Absolutely . Less sleep? You betcha! But will it be worth it? I whole-heartedly thing so. 

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A little about Wade

Wade is a Field Manager for TriOak Foods/JBS Foods. He serves on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Showmanship Committee for 4H, and Trustees Committee for our church.. Wade is always working on our farm, constantly making improvements.

 

 

A little about Sydney

Sydney is 13 years old and is in 8th grade. She loves school, reading and learning about history and math. Sydney is involved in band, 4H, Sunday School, and showing goats, cattle and pigs. She is currently on the IJBBA Board (Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association).  She enjoys spending time with her family, crafts, and being in the barn. We are so proud of her hard work and the young woman she is becoming.

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A little about Jackson

Jackson is 11 years old and is in 5th grade. He loves to learn. Jackson is involved in a variety of activities....4-H,  Sunday School, Kids' Club, piano lessons, and showing dogs, goats, pigs and cattle. You can find him feeding the dogs, riding the 4-wheeler, laying with the puppies or drawing. He is an amazing artist and I share drawings on my stories often. 

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We hope you reach out and ask any questions you might have, we will answer them!

~Elly

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