Building a Dream: From Military Service to Sheep Ranching

May 27, 2026

PODCAST: First-generation sheep producer Darnell Dugger of Acre & Herd Ranch in Georgia shares his unique journey from the military and corporate world to building a regenerative sheep operation in the Southeast. In this episode, Darnell talks about rotational grazing, solar grazing opportunities, and the challenges—and rewards—of raising high-quality lamb from pasture to plate. It’s a conversation about persistence, innovation, and carving out a new path in agriculture.

Source: Western Ag Network

Building a Dream: From Military Service to Sheep Ranching

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