March 6 News Virginia sheep and goat flocks are growing, according to USDA report Livestock, Sheep Small ruminants are a growing presence on Virginia farms, according to a recently-released national survey.
November 2 News Hair sheep are a growing trend on Virginia farms Sheep With professional wool shearers becoming increasingly rare and traditional sheep farmers facing other market challenges, hair sheep have gained traction in Virginia—steering many small ruminant producers in a new direction.
March 2 News Sheep shearing remains a valued skill, despite market challenges Livestock, Sheep As the winter turns to spring, thousands of Virginia wool sheep will get their annual “haircut.”