{"id":41848,"date":"2023-04-02T14:29:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T19:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midwestfarmreport.com\/?p=41848"},"modified":"2023-03-31T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T20:01:48","slug":"a-peak-into-the-lives-of-icelandic-shepherds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midwestfarmreport.com\/2023\/04\/02\/a-peak-into-the-lives-of-icelandic-shepherds\/","title":{"rendered":"A Peak Into The Lives Of Icelandic Shepherds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Icelandic lamb is unique to any other lamb you’ll taste in the world. The breed is considered dual purpose, providing meat and wool to Icelandic farmers. In Iceland, being a shepherd is a multi-generational commitment. Pam Jahnke had a chance to visit with Arnheidur Hjorleifsdottir and Gudmundur Sigurjonsson of Bjarteyjarsandur Sheep Farm<\/a>. Together the market approximately 1,000 lambs a year and are very involved in monitoring quality improvements in their herd. Arnheidur is also focused on engaging with the public and helping them better understand Icelandic farming practices and their interaction with their sensitive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n