Tag: sheep
Annual Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium recognizes sheep producers
On Dec. 2, several sheep producers in Ohio were given awards for their contributions to the sheep industry at the 2023 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium.
Ohio Sheep producers take on New Zealand
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association and Ohio Farm Bureau members visited New Zealand for two weeks to explore the island nation's massive sheep industry.
Are ewe pregnant or are you pregnant?
Comfortably Dumb columnist Eric Keller talks about his mishaps in handling sheep.
One-day workshop to teach sheep nutrition
Upcoming Penn State Extension workshops are aimed at teaching sheep producers how to formulate rations using computer software.
Online course to cover sheep management and production
An upcoming Penn State Extension online course will cover many aspects of sheep production and operation management.
Almost time for lamb-nesia
Every winter around this time, baby lambs begin prancing through Eliza Blue's dreams — no matter how exhausted she was during the previous lambing season.
Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative closing in 2023
One of the country’s major wool buyers is closing its doors later this year, citing the woeful state of the wool markets and rising costs.
Western Pennsylvania pasture walk shows lessons learned through grazing
Big Tom Perkins showed off some of his mistakes and some of his victories during a pasture walk at his farm, Con-o-Creek Farm, in Beaver County, Aug. 23.
West Virginia dairy transitions to sheep
Aaron and Tara Helmick's dairy made sense financially, but it was burning them out. Sheep have given them a new lease on life.
