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 ...

In the first attempt on the record of 731 set by New Zealander Matthew Smith in England nine and half years ago, Goss claimed ...

Making the attempt Whanganui shearer Simon Goss, who will tackling the solo nine-hours ewes record at Ātihau-Whanganui ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shearing day at a sheep farm is one of the most important days at the farm and it begins this time of year across Central New York. Depending on the breed of sheep and the growth of their wool, it can ...

TOPPENISH, Wash. - Steve Nettleton does the sheep shearing; his wife, Jill, does the talking. They make a good team that way. Steve, dressed in striped overalls and flat-sole sneakers chosen for their ...

LESTER, Iowa — "Sheep shearers are in short supply in Australia just like here," says Alex Moser. Shearing is work that Moser enjoys, so a sheep shearing trip seemed like a good idea. His seven-week ...

Facing incredible demand, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension shared the art of sheep shearing with a sold-out class Wednesday and Thursday. University extension specialists taught more than 20 ...

On the weekend of March 28th and 29th, 2026, the National Sheepfold invites you to join in celebrating its annual event ...