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Rare European sheep breeds becoming more common in U.S.; Gotlund sheep in Muskingum County
George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are descended from sheep first brought to Virginia's Hog Island in the 18th century. The isolation and natural selection shaped the sheep population into a distinct breed. The lady at the Mount Vernon display couldn't say for sure if this was a breed of sheep that George Washington had at his farm, but we do know he had sheep because he kept meticulous farm records. He was a statesman, military leader and president, but he was a farmer at heart.
County officials already planning logistics of Luke Bryan's September show in Millersport
MILLERSPORT − Local officials knew about a month before the official announcement Luke Bryan would make his fourth Fairfield County appearance on Sept. 27 as part of his Farm Tour 2024. Therefore, they have plenty of time to plan the show's logistics at the Miller Family Farm at 10750...
Aces of Trades: Ethan Romine finds purpose as Granville Inn's executive chef
GRANVILLE – He did his best to be his best — and it accelerated his career. “At an early age, I never really had any occupations that stood out to me,” Ethan Romine said. “I always enjoyed cooking, but I never really thought of it as a profession. I remember at an early age I always enjoyed watching Emeril, Bobby Flay and Martha Stewart with my mother, but that really was all the interest I had for cooking at the time. In my mind it was always there but not necessarily a passion for me. I will be the first to tell you I had no interest in being a chef.”
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