Building a barn is a hands-on education in problem solving and self-reliance. Meet your livestock’s needs on a budget with these sheep housing design ideas to build a DIY sheep barn. We farm a little ...

Australian Kelpies are known for their endless energy and drive, making them the perfect herding dogs. @ellie.cookee, a Kelpie breeder and trainer and owner of Shakobe Kelpies in South Australia, ...

NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Fiber for hats, rugs, sweaters and other items can come from sheep, but it most certainly can be produced from other sources. Organizers for the upcoming Sheep & Fiber Farm Tour, ...

Four southeast Minnesota farms hosted the first annual Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour. Organized by Fiber Folke, a group of nearly 30 fiber enthusiasts, the event promoted wool sheep breeds and fiber arts, ...

A wind storm that blew through the Fairgrounds last winter took the roof off the sheep barn, so if you're looking for the animals during this year's Fair, you'll have to walk about five minutes toward ...

Ninety-two restored barns will be featured on this month’s statewide tour organized by the Iowa Barn Foundation. The group raises money to preserve the state’s dwindling number of barns. Wayne Frost, ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — There's stiff competition inside the sheep barn at the Minnesota State Fair. "It's a lot of fun. I came Monday morning and haven't left," said Kaylee Bazille. Bazille brought nine ...

Farmers and 4H-ers bringing their livestock to the fair are excited that the barns are getting upgrades, and the improvements started with the Sheep Barn. The open-air brick building is 109 years old.