Loren Opstedahl

Loren Opstedahl provides sheep shearing services out of Union Center, South Dakota, serving flock owners throughout the western South Dakota region near Sturgis. Shearing is offered year-round, giving producers flexibility to schedule around lambing, weather, or market timing rather than being locked into a narrow seasonal window.

Beyond South Dakota, Opstedahl travels to work with flocks in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming, making the operation a practical option for ranchers across a wide swath of the northern plains. This regional reach suits both small hobby flocks and larger commercial operations that need reliable, experienced hands during a busy time of year.

For sheep producers, having access to a shearer who understands the rhythms of Great Plains ranching, from calving season overlap to unpredictable spring storms, can make a real difference in animal welfare and wool quality. Loren Opstedahl's willingness to travel across state lines reflects the kind of flexibility many flock owners in sparsely populated ranching country rely on each year.