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Wisconsin sheep venture grows from 1977 origins to 5,000 ewes
Norman J. Ackerberg launches NJA Ranch in Sawyer County as Wisconsin’s sheep industry surges after a 16 percent 1978 to 1979 rise to 85,000 head. With University of Minnesota advisers guiding land, stock, and nutrition, the operation expands from 2,100 ewes to an anticipated 4,000 plus next spring and 5,000 by 1981. The ranch plans self replacement, explores Canada market shipping, and may supply large Chicago chain outlets.
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