“Be Safe”–Shearing in the time of Corona
The year 2020 brought a deadly and decidedly inconvenient disease to the world. For many people, life stopped. But the shearing must go on.
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What is it like being a shearer?
I became a shearer by accident. And yet I cannot imagine a better job, more satisfying and more suited to my temperament and interests. This…
East coast shearers: 10 points that make us logistical geniuses
Shearing is a service. As such, shearers aim to please the farmers, remove the fiber efficiently and expertly, and treat the animals with respect. But…