Frank Reese is a world renowned Standardbred poultry breeder and farmer based out of Lindsborg, Kansas. He has committed his life to the preservation of biodiversity via protection and stewardship of the oldest continuously bred flocks of Standardbred poultry in the United States. These flocks are kept and maintained on his farm, The Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch, which due to Frank’s efforts has become nationally renowned by farmers and chefs alike. Frank is a pioneer in his field and has been featured in publications ranging from the New York Times to National Geographic and Vogue.

Jed Greenberg is a Standardbred poultry farmer, educator, and a notable humane butchery expert. While running an egg farm co-op in his twenties Jed studied humane animal handling and farming methods. During this time Jed met Frank Reese and quickly became invested in the Good Shepherd mission. Formerly the Executive Director of the Good Shepherd Conservancy, Yadidya started his own Chicken Breeding farm in 2022 and became Frank's partner in Good Shepherd Poultry Farms in 2026.