Two flocks of sheep, approximately 1,600 total, will eliminate cheatgrass, perennial grasses and forbs - a herbaceous plant that's not a grass. Cheatgrass grows and dries out faster than other vegetation in the area, but it has been a dry year so growth in wild areas across the state is flammable. Nighttime visits are also discouraged because the sheep - and their handlers - will be resting, she said. This is because the sheep have a guard dog entourage trained to attack potential...

Learn about showing cattle, sheep, meat goats or swine. Youth ages 5 to 18 sew a garment at home with appropriate supervision. Cooperative Extension Center in Henderson County announces the calendar of events for the month of April. Extension agent Diane Turner will discuss how to identify and treat. April 28, Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center. Perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs. Co-sponsored by NCCES and Blue Ridge Horticulture Association. Features ornamental plants grown in Western...

Within this program, students learn how agriculture contributes to the environment, what animals and plants need for healthy growth and the importance of safety around farm tools. This educational program gave students the chance to tour the Lexington Orscheln store so that they could relate science to a fun and engaging environment. Orscheln Director of Operations Dave Hult stressed the importance of providing children with the learning experiences they need to be safe, productive and...

The low-cost airlines have started flying to Malta over the past year, and the Maltese are hoping the move will help to invigorate the island's sluggish tourist industry. They try to milk the sheep, they try to cut the grass for the sheep. Mr Dimech believes the new airlines will attract tourists from other parts of Europe and forecasts that the budget carriers will bring in more than 100,000 passengers this year. Zeppi Ta'Kurun, a Gozitan farmer has joined up with the Ager Foundation, an...

Youth hone livestock judging skills Goats a surprise 4-H wild card By Joel Banner Baird/staff jbaird@newsleader.com MIDDLEBROOK A ripple of nerves swept through the small crowd in the parking lot: There would be goats at the Northwest District 4-H livestock judging. Youth hone livestock judging skills Goats a surprise 4-H wild card By Joel Banner Baird/staff jbaird@newsleader.com MIDDLEBROOK A ripple of nerves swept through the small crowd in the parking lot: There would be goats at the...