Gifts for Sheep Farmers

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Do you need some last minute holiday gift ideas? Are you at a lose for what to buy the shepherd in your life? Here are a few ideas to add to your list of gifts for sheep farmers.  Last minute gifts for sheep farmers… Head lamps– Our head lamps are probably the most used piece of equipment we own. They … Read More

Twelve Reasons Why You Might Be a Shepherd at Heart

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They say that people in the same profession often share common traits and interests. Over my years of shepherding, I have certainly found this to be true among sheep people. So if you are wondering if you just might be a shepherd at heart, read on. Here are twelve reasons why you might be a shepherd at heart: you walk … Read More

A Year in the Life of a Sheep Farmer

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According to Chinese zodiac, 2015 was the Year of the Sheep. I am not exactly sure what that means-in terms of being Chinese-but I know what that means in terms of my life. Let’s take a look back at a year in the life of a sheep farmer-me. Twenty-fifteen most definitely was the Year of the Sheep-Gotland sheep. It started … Read More

Three Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Shepherd in Your Life

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Do you need some last minute gift ideas for the shepherd or farmer in your life? Here are a few things I would not want to live without! Practical work clothes-I wore through numerous pairs of jeans before finding a pair of work pants that fit me well. Most work pants are not made for women, but Arborwear has perfected … Read More

Ode To a Vermont Shepherd and Her Sugar Maker

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Twas the day before sugaring, all the buckets were hung…. When all through the woods, Not a maple was left standing without a spout or a hood. The buckets were hung round the maples with care, In hopes that springtime soon would be there. All over town, sugar makers nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of evaporators whistled … Read More

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