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Photo Essay: Full-Circle Cheesemaking in Québec


From apples to aged cheese, Les Fromages du Verger in Québec focuses on sustainable, eco-responsible agriculture.

Farm Animal: American Miniature Cheviot Sheep


Imagine you’re counting sheep. Are they round, fluffy cotton balls? Imagine no more, friends, because we’ve found the sheep of your dreams.

Best Regions: Norway


The lush landscapes of Norway are a well-known haven for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure-seekers. Turns out, the diverse countryside is also pretty great for cheesemaking.

Farm Animal: Pecora Sarda


With its high milk volume and adaptability, it’s no wonder why shepherds prefer the Pecora Sarda.

Mr. Beasley #1, photo credit: Kevin Horan

Creature Features: Animal Portraits by Photographer Kevin Horan


Feast your eyes on personality-packed portraits of sheep and goats

Assaf Sheep

Assaf Sheep: Coming to America


New to the United States, Assaf sheep—with their calm temperaments and rich milk—just might be the next big thing in American cheesemaking

Awassi Sheep


Meet the popular thick-tailed dairy breed of the Middle East

A group of Pecora Sarda sheep huddle together in a barn.

Pecora Sarda Sheep


Meet the long-haired lowland sheep of Sardinia

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