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Sheared: Challenges Facing Colorado's Sheep Industry

Battle of the Sheep

Once a thriving cornerstone of Colorado’s agricultural economy, the sheep industry is now fighting to survive. From declining demand for lamb meat to the struggles of wool producers facing a shrinking market, this limited series explores the harsh realities of an industry in decline.

Battle of the Sheep

Sheared: Challenges Facing Colorado's Sheep Industry Episode 4 | 10m 41s | CC

State biologists called 2023 the worst year in more than a decade for bighorn sheep. Produced by Andrea Kramar and Cormac McCrimmon, Rocky Mountain PBS

Sheared: Challenges Facing Colorado's Sheep Industry

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