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Applications Now Open for the 2026 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival
By Sarabeth Parido We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for vendors and workshop instructors for the 2026 Kentucky...
Sarabeth Parido
Sep 12, 20252 min read


The Bright Future of Agrivoltaics: Harnessing Solar Power and Sheep Grazing for Sustainable Agriculture
Exploring the Synergy Between Solar and a Growing Sheep Industry By Camren Maierle Introduction As the world grapples with the twin...
Camren Maierle
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Wrapping Up the 2025 Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl: A Celebration of Community and Creativity
Shared with permission- photo by Dezirae Edwards By Sarabeth Parido The 2025 Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl has officially wrapped up, an...
Sarabeth Parido
Aug 8, 20251 min read


2024 Sheep and Goat Council Checkoff Annual Report
You can download a copy of the report below:
Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Aug 1, 20251 min read


2024 KSGDO Annual Report
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Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Discover the Magic of the 2025 Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl
By Sarabeth Parido Get ready to pack your project bags and hit the road! The 4th Annual Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl, hosted by the...
Sarabeth Parido
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Flushing: Yes or No?
By Susan Schoenian Sheep & Goat Specialist, Retired University of Maryland Extension Flushing is a term known to most sheep/goat...
Susan Schoenian
Jul 11, 20255 min read


Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer Develop Elite Herds
By Catherine Riley To develop an elite herd of small ruminates, artificial insemination and embryo transfer offer the most economical way...
Catherine Riley
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Get Ready for the 2025 Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl — July 25–August 3!
by Sarabeth Parido Calling all fiber lovers, yarn hoarders, makers, and curious explorers—mark your calendars for July 25 through August...
Sarabeth Parido
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Experience the 15th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival – and Help Make It Happen
By Sarabeth Parido Spring is in full swing, and so is our excitement for the 15th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival , happening...
Sarabeth Parido
May 9, 20252 min read


Lick Feeders: Are they right for you?
by Barbie Casey-Booth, M.S. Owner & Nutritionist at Small Ruminant Consulting LLC. What is a “lick feeder”? This is a feeder similar to...
Barbie Casey-Booth
May 2, 20254 min read


Save the Date
The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival Returns May 17–18 The countdown is on! The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is just...
Sarabeth Parido
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Alternative Parasite Control
by Susan Schoenian, Sheep & Goat Specialist - University of Maryland Ext.* While dewormers are usually an essential part of internal...
Susan Schoenian
Apr 4, 20259 min read


Put Your Best Fleece Forward
by Sarabeth Parido Entering a fleece competition is a great way to showcase the beauty and quality of the wool you produce. Each year,...
Sarabeth Parido
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Common Ailments in Small Ruminants
by Dr. Nicholas Ballaban Prather, D.V.M. Small ruminant producers need to be able to identify common ailments amongst their livestock....
Dr. Nicholas Ballaban Prather, D.V.M.
Mar 7, 20254 min read


From Shepherds to Spinners- Taking Your Wool to Market
by Sarabeth Parido Shearing season is here once again! Shepherds are gathering up bags of wool, and hand spinners are on the lookout for...
Sarabeth Parido
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Winning the battle against Predators
By Ethan K. Pugh Image: Coyote attacking a ewe. Being a goat or sheep producer in Kentucky is not always the easiest. Take for...
Ethan K. Pugh
Feb 7, 20254 min read


Agriculture Commissioner celebrates Lamb Month with proclamation signing
Sheep industry adds more than $7 million to Kentucky revenue Frankfort (Feb. 3, 2025) Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell...
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Take a Walk on the Creative Side with KSFF 2025 Workshops!
by Sarabeth Parido Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the world of fiber arts? The 2025 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber...
Sarabeth Parido
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Mastitis in Small Ruminants
by Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM Udder with mastitis Mastitis is very common in domestic livestock and can lead to many economic losses for...
Dr. Jessie Lay, DVM
Jan 10, 20259 min read
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