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One of West Virginia’s Last Sheep Shearers Reflects on His 64 Year Career

One of West Virginia’s Last Sheep Shearers Reflects on His 64 Year Career

July 12, 2016 |

There are 100,000 less sheep in the state of West Virginia today than during the 1970’s. Now, there are 36,000 sheep in the state. The demand for synthetic fibers over wool for our clothes and blankets is one reason for the sharp decline. One man from Upshur County is about to hang up his shears. […]

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