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 • Video
4:34 Herding Dog Trials • Video
7:23 National Sheep Shearing Competition • Video
10:39 Profession shearer Lauren Opstedahl • Video
14:39 Center of the Nation Wool Wearhouse
17:59 Busy Ewe Farms and Fibers • Video
21:10 Meridian Corner Chislic • Video
24:39 The Perfect Breed of Sheep
25:41 Tammy Basel, Rancher
28:55 Credits
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[@waynemcmillan5970]

Wonderful video. As an Australian I appreciate your hard work in maintaining a great industry.

[@Ile-De-FranceSheepFarm]

Great video. As a sheep producer raising Ile-De-France sheep in Iowa, I really enjoyed watching. Thanks for making and sharing it with us.

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Wonderful video! Thank you!