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How professional sheep shearing became one of the most punishing rural jobs

This video dives into the demanding world of professional sheep shearing through firsthand experience. It exposes the ...
The News-Herald

Lamb Jam 2024 features sheep shearing, herding and wool demonstrations

Lake Metroparks’ second annual Lamb Jam event kicked off on April 27, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn more about sheep and the wool they produce. Farmpark staff members showed visitors ...
AG Week

Elite sheep shearers compete at stock show

RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Nowhere in America could you see better sheep shearing than at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 27 in Rapid City, S.D. The 10-day event hosts the National Sheep Shearing ...
The News Leader

Sheep shearing remains a valued skill, despite market challenges

HIGHLAND COUNTY – As the winter turns to spring, thousands of Virginia wool sheep will get their annual “haircut." Sheep shearing, or the process of harvesting wool, is a centuries-old practice that ...
TribLIVE.com

'Celtic Crossfit': Washington woman competes in Highland Games, shears sheep during breaks

There are tartans of all colors flapping around the thighs of participants and those attending at the 65th annual Ligonier Highland Games at Idlewild Park & SoakZone. They’re worn by the caber tossers ...
Thrifty Minnesota on MSN

Gale Woods Farm Sheep Shearing and Holiday Gifts

Looking for fun holiday gifts made by you? Head to Gale Woods Farm for their Sheep Shearing and Holiday Gifts on Saturday, ...
Great Falls Tribune

Pondering the stress of spring sheep shearing

Jake, the sheep shearing crew boss, called me on Saturday evening, hoping to arrive at my barn on Monday morning. I already had a big day of commitments on Monday so we settled on Tuesday morning ...
phillyvoice.com

Fox Chase Farm invites families to Sheep Shearing Day

A human's haircut? Boring, expensive, uninspired. But a sheep's haircut? Now that's an event for an audience. On Saturday, April 27, Fox Chase Farm will once again open its gates for Sheep Shearing ...
Journal & Courier

Sheep-shearing workshop aims at teaching new generations

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The art of sheep shearing maybe aging out. The sheep shearing industry, according to an Indiana livestock organization, needs a new flock of experts to fill a growing void, and ...
extension.purdue.edu

Indiana sheep shearing school open for registration

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Sheep and Wool Market Development Program is sponsoring a shearing school, hosted by the Indiana Sheep Association (ISA), on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Purdue ...
AG Week

Wrestling champion finds his calling with sheep shearing business

Former St. Cloud State All-American and Hall of Fame wrestler still lives a nomadic life, but has found his wrestling skills come in handy in his new business. Former St. Cloud State All-American ...