Doug Moss, agriculture instructor at the high school, said Farm Days teaches kids where food comes from and the value of agriculture in society. Brette Reed, 15, decided to enroll in the agriculture program during her freshman year because she wanted to raise a lamb. But many of the 5-and 6-year-olds had never seen a sheep being sheared, petted a steer or been close to a sow and her piglets. This month, approximately 1,000 children from elementary schools around the county will hear...

Participants will learn how to perform a FAMACHA test, a relatively new on-farm technique to determine the degree of internal parasite infestation in sheep and goats. contortus (barber s pole worm) in sheep and goats, and is specific to this parasite," explained Extension Educator Richard Brzozowski. The cost to receive the training, including the FAMACHA color scoring card, is $20 per farm. Workshop participants will learn how to recognize the parasite, how to test with accuracy, and why...

The insect-borne virus, which affects sheep, cattle, goats and deer, is normally associated with warmer countries. If you liked this article and would like to share it with others on the web who might be searching for good content we've made it easy for you to do it. advertisement But rising global temperatures have led to recent outbreaks in Europe - including France. Although it can kill animals - particularly sheep - it is said to pose no threat to humans. Mr Baker asked the Government...

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They knit with many colors and different yarns, including blends of silk and wool or cotton and wool, as well as pure wool. At one time she said she was not certain what to do with the wool she could not use for her knitting projects. She also loves knitting with wool from her sheep _ leading her to an unusual hobby. Some were purchased by women who wanted to work at home and earn money from selling their products. In fact, in the last three years, the price for a machine has almost...