Sheep Industry
ASI Mission To support, promote and safeguard sheep production in the United States – representing and advancing the interests of member organizations, industry partners and individual sheep producers with advocacy, knowledge-based insights, communications, research and education. Identify, establish, advise, direct and/or support enterprises that benefit members. ASI Vision
Here are a few links within the ASI: https://www.sheepusa.org/resources-materials-bestpracticesfactsheets https://www.sheepusa.org/resources-marketreports Breeds of Sheep
There are many breeds worldwide and in the USA: wool, hair, commercial and heritage breeds. Here are 3 sources of basic breed information: https://www.sheepusa.org/resources-materials-breeddirectory https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/conservation-priority-list | Shearing 2021Here are Georgia Sheep members who shear: Al Potter at Merciful Hearts Farm / Shearing https://mercifulheartsfarm.com/ (864) 979-6321 https://www.facebook.com/Merciful-Hearts-Farm-Shearing-124374444906796/ Rosemarie Szostak at Shearing (404) 476-5634 Nicole Taylor at Spirit Fiber Works https://www.spiritfiberworks.com/ (706) 865-1969
Here are additional shearers that have received positive comments from Georgia Sheep members: Dillon Jones (931) 212-5997 Dillon trained with a champion sheep shearer for several years. Prefers to stay above I- 20. Ben Hearne (828) 318-7556 Ben is based in NC; he has successfully sheared many Georgia flocks. His father is a local shearing legend. Josh Antee (912) 328-0286 Josh is available to shear in the Savannah through Brunswick area Gwendalyn Sprouse (417) 967-6433 or (417) 664-4864 Gwen is located in Florida; offers hoof trimming as well as shearing. Will come into southern Georgia Southern Grit Shearing Services (919) 830-5748 mailto:southerngritshearing@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SouthernGritShearingServices/ |
Information and EducationWant to know more about Best Practices for Parasite Control? TIP: If you have sheep, the answer is "Yes". Here's a great resource:
How about ideas for animal welfare, marketing and helpful apps? This is a rich and up-to-date resource:
Are you a beginner shepherd? Are you an experienced shepherd, but want a bit more information? Here are 2 helpful resources for sheep producers, students and the public:
Sheep 201: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Sheep
For many producers, lamb and meat sales revolve around a list of holy days (holidays). From Passover to Greek Orthodox Easter, from Ramadan to Christmas and the Chinese New Year, these are important dates to know: RecipesThere are so many wonderful ways to cook lamb and mutton. And the internet makes it so easy to find them. We particularly recommend the American Lamb site. This site offers traditional and innovative recipes and tells the story of American Lamb. Check it out:
These trusted sites also offer excellent lamb recipes!
| Georgia AgricultureNeed to know about Georgia laws regarding sheep, sales and such? Check out the Ga Dept of Ag:
Buying sheep from another state? Transporting sheep to another state? You need to check here first: https://www.interstatelivestock.com/
Does your farm qualify for the GATE card? Find out: https://forms.agr.georgia.gov/GATE/
https://georgiagrown.com/find-georgia-grown/livestock/sheep/
University and Extension OfficesHere in Georgia, we are fortunate to have a wealth of academic and community resources. From the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine, to the Fort Valley State College of Agriculture, to the local county extension agents, and to all the schools that support and promote animal health, agriculture, and the business of local food and fiber, we are blessed. Here are few links to explore:
UGA Extension Offices by County United States Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service |
American Sheep Industry YouTube Channel
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