07/31/2025Kentucky State Cooperative Extension Highlights Innovative Farming with Sheep at Martin County Music FestivalAttendees at the Stidham Old Time Music Festival were treated to more than just melodies; they received a hands-on lesson in the future of sustainable agriculture in Eastern Kentucky. A workshop led by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Coordinator Richard Shmikler demonstrated how rotational grazing with sheep can be a powerful tool for managing invasive species and regenerating soil on reclaimed mine sites.PlaceholderAttendees at the Stidham Old Time Music Festival were treated to more than just melodies; they received a hands-on lesson in the future of sustainable agriculture in Eastern Kentucky. A workshop led by Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Coordinator Richard Shmikler demonstrated how rotational grazing with sheep can be a powerful tool for managing invasive species and regenerating soil on reclaimed mine sites.  The event, which fea...