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Lesser-Known Sheep Breeds From Around the World”And What They’re Good For

Some breeds are prized for meat, others for their milk. And yet even others for... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
What the Heck is a Christmas Pickle And Why Does It Exist?

While the Midwestern Christmas pickle custom may seem odd, its origins are even weirder.

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
6 Fun Facts About Sheep You Might Not Know

Sheep have some very interesting traits. For instance, their fleece will grow forever and they... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 22, 2017
The Agrarian Roots of Our Winter Holiday Traditions

Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa each have an agricultural connection.

Andrew Amelinckx
December 21, 2017
8 Sheep That Don’t Require Shearing

"Hair sheep" have a coat that's more like other animal's hair, so there's no shearing... (more)

Brian Barth
December 21, 2017
Poor Ewe. Sheep Gets Her Head Stuck in a Tree, Has to...

Yet another incident of a sheep getting itself into trouble in the United Kingdom!

Andrew Amelinckx
December 20, 2017
Oh, Ho, the Mistletoe…Is Actually a Parasite

Nine things you should know about our favorite Christmas plant

Brian Barth
December 20, 2017
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
December 19, 2017