Sheep and Goats
Sheep and goat farming (small ruminants) is a growing niche in Georgia, which holds the fourth-largest goat population east of the Mississippi River. Producers across the state raise small ruminants for meat, artisanal dairy and fiber. Sheep also provide an eco-friendly targeted grazing solution for solar farm maintenance.
The Georgia Sheep and Wool Association
The Georgia Sheep and Wool Association is a not-for-profit farmers' network of sheep producers and supporters. Meat, lamb, mutton, wool, cheese, grazing services, fiber art, solar grazing, breeding and show stock: our members offer an array of sheep products and services. We are based in Georgia and have members from neighboring states.
Georgia Grown
This Georgia Grown web page provides information on Sheep farmers and farms in Georgia.
UGA Sheep & Goat Resources
The small ruminant’s agricultural sector is growing in the US and Georgia has the fourth-largest goat population east of the Mississippi River. With the sheep and lamb industry steadily growing, UGA Extension is here to serve this growing agricultural segment in our state.
American Sheep Industry Association
National organization representing the interests of more than 82,000 sheep producers located throughout the US. The website features reports, hot topics, a research journal, online education, commercial resources, order forms for materials, and industry news.
Georgia Small Ruminant Research – Fort Valley State University
The Fort Valley State University, Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center (GSRREC) is the largest facility of its kind east of the Mississippi River and is recognized as a national leader in goat research.
Acre & Herd Ranch
Regenerative ranching meets veteran stewardship. We raise premium Katahdin sheep on pasture, practicing sustainable agriculture that builds soil health and supports our community.
American Farmland Trust – Grazing Between The Panels
As solar development accelerates across the US, one question keeps surfacing: Can renewable energy and working lands support each other rather can compete?