John Pogue

John Pogue provides sheep shearing services out of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, serving flock owners throughout the St. Croix Valley region near Minneapolis-St. Paul. He works year-round, traveling into Minnesota as needed to accommodate shearing schedules that shift with lambing, weather, and wool market timing.

His work centers on hands-on shearing for sheep of varying breeds and flock sizes, a task that demands both physical stamina and a calm approach to handling animals safely. Small farms and larger operations alike rely on shearers like John to keep wool quality high and animals comfortable through changing seasons.

For producers in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota, having access to a shearer willing to travel across the state line simplifies planning around lambing cycles and shearing windows. John's continued availability throughout the year gives local flock owners some flexibility when coordinating this seasonal but essential farm task.