Dakota Life Detours: Sheep of the Plains (Full Episode)

As one of the leading sheep producers in the United States, South Dakota is home to hundreds of thousands of these resilient ruminants. Throughout time, these animals have helped feed and clothe our country while helping their shepherds pay for the properties, they both call home. From shearing to searing Chislic, we get an insider’s view of all aspects of the sheep industry.

1:37 History of Sheep in South Dakota    • History of Sheep In South Dakota | Da...  
4:34 Herding Dog Trials    • Sheep Dog Trials | Dakota Life  
7:23 National Sheep Shearing Competition    • National Sheep Shearing Championships...  
10:39 Profession shearer Lauren Opstedahl    • Meet Loren Opsteadahl, Professional S...  
14:39 Center of the Nation Wool Wearhouse
17:59 Busy Ewe Farms and Fibers    • Busy Ewe Farm and Fiber | Dakota Life  
21:10 Meridian Corner Chislic    • Beef or Lamb Chislic? | Dakota Life  
24:39 The Perfect Breed of Sheep
25:41 Tammy Basel, Rancher
28:55 Credits

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