Farm Facts: Sheep

Contributing both food and fiber to the economy, sheep are an important part of Mississippi’s agriculture industry.

Sheep are raised for meat or wool production.

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There are more than 5 million sheep in the U.S.

Mississippi is home to more than 740 sheep farms.

See more: Farm Facts: Beef

Wool is used to make warm fabrics, socks, carpets and more.

One pound of wool can be spun into up to 10 miles of yarn.

Learn more: How Wool Goes From Sheep to Sweater