Sukey and John Jamison never intended to farm — never mind sell 5,000 lambs per year to some of New York’s finest restaurants.

The Accidental Shepherds

Wool pelleting provides an income stream for shepherds’ waste wool, while giving vegetable farmers a valuable soil amendment.

Sweaters for the Soil

A visit to California’s Outlaw Valley Ranch gives a peek into the production of truly natural fiber.

Shearing Sheep, Grazing Green

Named for leading their fellow livestock into slaughter, these betrayers aren’t as common as they used to be. But they’re still around.

Whatever Happened to the Judas Goats?

As U.S. farmers and ranchers get their hands on the technology, its labor-saving, climate-friendly benefits are becoming clear — and so are its shortcomings. 

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The Accidental Shepherds

Sweaters for the Soil

Shearing Sheep, Grazing Green

Whatever Happened to the Judas Goats?

Virtual Fencing Will Change How We Raise Livestock, Fight Fires, and Support Soil Health