Sheep Industry News January 2025

Journey of the Rafter 7 The Rafter 7 sheep flock

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– a research flock developed by the University of Nevada-Reno – holds a special place beyond its role in research and is beloved by all who encounter or care for it.

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15 Young & Emerging Entrepreneurs Host Lambing School

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Michigan Companies Create Legendary Cap

Colored Sheep Congress Offers Unique Insight The 10th World Congress on Colored Sheep, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, was centered around presentations and personal projects that involve colored sheep and wool.

ASI Award Winners Announced for 2025 ASI's annual awards will

Michigan sheep producer Eric Wallis is “just a shepherd,” but his desire to create avenues for profit from his flock’s wool led to a unique partnership between his Lake Superior Woolen Company and hat maker Stormy Kromer.

Roughly 50 sheep producers – ranging from aspiring and new to experienced – attended an in-person lambing class hosted by ASI’s Young & Emerging Entrepreneurs on Nov. 23 in Watertown, S.D.

recognize the efforts of three American sheep producers, one researcher and a writer who raises sheep on the side at the ASI Annual Convention this month in Arizona.

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