Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
The Shepherd
419-492-2364
Aimed at larger-scale, commercial
shepherds; contains lots of infor-
mation on sheep research coming
out of USDA and the agricultural
colleges, as well as information on
laws and regulations that impact the
sheep industry
American Association of Small
Ruminant Practitioners
Guthrie, Kentucky
270-483-2090
A forum for farmers raising small
ruminants
American Grassfed Association
Denver, Colorado
877-774-7277
A producer association representing
the grassfed industry
American Lamb Board
Denver, Colorado
866-327-5262
The marketing organization formed
through the national “check-off”
fund for sheep promotion
The Stockman Grass Farmer
800-748-9808
Excellent source of information
about managed grazing. If we could
afford just one agricultural maga-
zine, this would be the one we'd
keep.
American Livestock Breeds
Conservancy
Pittsboro, North Carolina
919-542-5704
If you are interested in raising heri-
tage breeds, these folks can help you
locate other shepherds who work
with the breed that interests you
General Information
Farming and Sheep
Agricultural Marketing Service
United States Department of
Agriculture
202-720-3252
Manages the National Organic
Program that is responsible for
organic certifi cation and standards
American Sheep Industry
Association
Centennial, Colorado
303-771-3500
The main industry association for
shepherds
