Short but very impressive drone photography of large sheep flocks (1000- 1700 sheep). Oh, and sheep dogs too. Drone photography by Lior Patel Aerial Photography (Israel). https://www.bravozuluaerials.com/copy-of-maritime-subpage?pgid=kko2misd-0001e771-b122-4673-90fe-b74cc667566b
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Rainbow Fiber Co-op Starting Up
If you’re interested in supporting local indigenous wool projects take a look at the Rainbow Fiber Co-op in New Mexico. The Rainbow Fiber Co-Op plans to purchase 3,000 pounds of […]
Read MoreScholarships and Funding Opportunities
Scholarships Applications are now being accepted for the Sheep Heritage Foundation’s (SHF)Memorial Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing sheep-related graduate studies, and the deadline to […]
Read MoreHeritage Breed Stamps Available from USPS May 17, 2021
Announcement from the Livestock Conservancy: The United States Postal Service is now selling Heritage Breed Stamps! Order yours online through the U.S. Postal Service website or at your local post […]
Read MoreLivestock Conservancy Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Initiative Mighty Mitten Challenge
From the Livestock Conservancy March 2021 eNews: Are you ready for another rare wool challenge? Do you want to create some fuzzy fashion for your fingers? Check out our Mighty Mitten […]
Read MoreThe NJ Fibershed Blanket
A cooperative project by small farm members of the NJ Fibershed The NJ Fibershed Blanket is made with fiber sourced entirely from small fiber farms located in the New […]
Read MoreSheep Health Resources
2022 Upcoming Sheep Husbandry/ Wool Production Courses: It’s a Wormy Deal -Learn sheep and goat parasite strategies and the FAMACHA certification method during this in-person event – 3 locations and […]
Read MoreUSDA Researchers Develop Breakthrough Treatment for Intestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants
The USDA Agricultural Research Service announced a major breakthrough in treating a major intestinal parasite in small ruminants. Working with researchers at Virginia Tech and the University of Massachusetts’ Medical […]
Read More2020 in Pictures and Numbers
November Fleece and Yarn Sale 15 Vendors, 63 Attendee Tickets Offerings included: 100 fleeces > 220 skeins of yarn > 200 rovings/ tops Plus: blankets, soap, sheep skins, dryer balls, […]
Read MoreFleece Skirting for Fiber Farmers Demo
Getting ready to sell your first fleece? I’m Kerstin Katko, of Ducky’s Sheep Shack, and in this video demonstration, I’ll walk you through all steps of skirting your freshly-sheared fleece […]
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