Attra - Sustainable Agriculture

In this episode of Voices from the Field, Margo Hale, NCAT'S Southeast Regional Director, and NCAT Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma discuss considerations in raising hair sheep. Both have raised hair sheep but in very different climates – Tracy in Montana and Margo in Arkansas.Because hair sheep are less common than wool sheep in many part of the country, Margo and Tracy begin by explaining what hair sheep are and go on to discuss some of the benefits of hair sheep as well as some potential pitfalls to be aware of when deciding whether a hair sheep enterprise is right for your farm.Related ATTRA Resources:Sheep and GoatsDirect Marketing Meat with Dave and Jenny Scott. Part 1Direct Marketing Mead with Dave and Jenny Scott. Part 2: ProcessingDirect Marketing Mead with Dave and Jenny Scott. Part 3: RelationshipsManaging Internal Parasites in Sheep and GoatsSheep and Goats: Frequently Asked QuestionsSheep: Sustainable and Organic ProductionTips for: Preventing Internal ParasitesTips for Marketing Sheep and