Tag: sheep
Mercer County (Pa.) 4-H’ers sell market livestock at Roundup
The grand champion hog at this year's Mercer Co. (Pa.) 4-H Roundup brought a record $21 a pound.
‘FAMACHA’ training for sheep producers
CALDWELL, Ohio — Sheep and goat owners interested in using the FAMACHA system as a selective de-worming tool will want to attend a Sheep...
Ohio sheep grazing tour is July 12
CHARM, Ohio —Just a few seats remain for the Sheep Grazing Management Tour July 12 in Holmes County. The tour will be conducted in...
National sheep board nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center board of directors.
Sheep conserved by program
WOOSTER, Ohio -- After winning a Border Leicester in the 2012 Youth Conservation Program, Taylor Howman, of Wooster, is now encouraging other young shepherds...
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Association honors Suzie Gortner
SMITHVILLE, Ohio -- Suzie Gortner received the Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement Association's Meritorious Service Award winner during the annual banquet at the Wayne County...
New disease certification program for sheep/goat producers
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture has established a new disease certification program for Ohio's sheep and goat producers.
Enrolled producers can have...
Event introduces people to the taste of lamb
WOOSTER, Ohio — When Don Brown heard about a grant made possible by the American Lamb Board he took a chance and filled out...
To farm successfully, it’s all about who you know
Editor Susan Crowell shares the importance of seeking others' advice when it comes to improving your farm. Grazing councils are a great example.
Shepherd’s symposium notes top producers, hails benefits of grazing
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association's annual event draws large crowd to learn about year-round grazing.
