Family has always played a large part in the success of Redrock View Farms. The Carpenter family have owned and operated Redrock View Farms since 1995. Steve and Lisa moved to the farm in 1989 where they have raised their four children. Steve has been a dairy farmer his entire life. Growing up milking cows at both his Grandpa's and his Dad's farms, his passion for the dairy industry grew. Since attending UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course, Steve has always known he has wanted to farm and has taken that passion to help expand and grow the family farm. Lisa has also grown up around livestock. She grew up on her parents', Larry Lansing and Arden Aylesworth, diversified livestock farm, focusing mainly on dairy and beef, especially her beloved Simmental cattle which she showed at both the local and state level.
Steve and Lisa were married in 1985 and began their long partnership at the dairy, working hard and giving back to the community, while raising their children. Cody graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Dairy Science and worked for Accelerated Genetics. He has recently come home to work at the dairy full-time. Colton graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Dairy. He has returned to the farm to work full-time. Carson attends Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI for Ag Business. Carson also operates his own custom round bailing operation, Carpenter Custom Farming. Cora attends Darlington High School where she is very active in FFA, 4-H and the community.
The Carpenters have always believed strongly in supporting local youth organizations. They have all been very active with the Wiota Happy Hour 4-H Club with Steve and Lisa serving as the leaders for many years. Lisa has also served in a variety of leadership roles in the county for the 4-H program. Following by their example, Cody and Colton have also become 4-H leaders in the county. Carson and Cora serve as officers within the club. Along with their involvement in 4-H, the Carpenters are also very active in FFA, where Steve and Lisa have been active alumni. The boys have all won several awards at the state level and Cora is currently serving as an officer at the chapter level. All four Carpenter men have served as President for the Darlington FFA Chapter! No pressure, Cora! The Carpenter's involvement with these youth organizations have led the family to be very involved with both the Lafayette County and Wisconsin State Fair, exhibiting their dairy cattle among many other things.