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Commentary: HSUS - wolves in sheep's clothing
In 2008, Dan Mathews, vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said, "when you consider any movement for social change, it's really got to be seen as a generational one.
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Turn to wool industry sparks career of promotion
How did Dick Boniface go from milking cows by hand to a long and rewarding career in the wool industry? Lots of hard work, dedication and a newfound interest in something he knew little about — sheep.
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Immigration, imports important issues to lamb producers
Despite ongoing problems with illegal immigration, legal migrant labor continues to be of particular importance to the U.S. sheep industry, in addition to the seasonal workers needed for the many different fruit, vegetable and canning crop industries across the country.
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Persons: Minnesota’s sheep industry in the black
Reflecting on the red-ink most sheep producers had in 2008, Dan Persons said some profits showed up in 2009, basically because of significantly cheaper feed costs and reasonably stable marketing prices.
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Cover story: American Blackbellies a rare find
Ram tough: From Barbados all the way to Minnesota, American Blackbelly sheep are standing tall
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Endurance event aims to boost sheep shearing interest
Looking for a quick diet? Try 24 hours of shearing.
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Rare goat breed making a comeback in Minnesota
Jerry Gauquie of Lake Benton is part of a nationwide effort to pull the San Clemente Island goat breed from the brink of extinction. Gauquie, a construction worker and rural landowner who lives near this southwestern Minnesota town, thinks saving this unusual breed is an adventure as well as a service to future generations.
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‘Moo and improved’ Moo Booth awaits State Fair goers
Over 350,000 visitors stopped by the Moo Booth during the 2008 Minnesota State Fair, and more are expected to visit this year after an approximate $1 million renovation this spring.
- Dairy goat business meeting a niche market “(Goats are a) potential backup income if needed, but also it’s a great opportunity for getting our family totally involved in our hobby-farm business.”
- What does it cost to raise a dairy goat? “People choose to raise goats for many reasons, and economics usually isn’t the first ...”
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Commentary: HSUS - wolves in sheep's clothing
