Local Wool

Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm teaches us about the Finn breed, homesteading, and ways to become more self-reliant amidst a pandemic.

Lisa Surber of LM Livestock Services gives us a brief overview of some of the larger aspects of the sheep industry, what a livestock consultant really does, and why she loves Targhees so much.

Stephany Wilkes of West by Midwest Shearing discusses the challenges and joys of shearing, her book “Raw Material”, and how she still finds time to run the Northern California Fibershed Cooperative.

Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys gives us a glimpse of life as a seventh generation dairy farmer, an angora rabbit herder, and Romeldale shepherd (all while raising a young son).

Irina Lawrence of Flying Fibers shows us that it is possible to work with family, run a business, and save heritage breeds all at the same time!

Today we delve into something completely different - livestock guardian llamas! Learn why they make great guardians, how to choose one, and also...let’s address spitting.

Brenda Anderson of Busy Ewe Farm and Fibers joins me today to discuss her Teeswater breed, the process of genetic selection, and shepherding in the Black Hills!

Bethany Cantwell of Aurora Blue Farm in Ohio goes in-depth about the many uses of sheep, educating her local farmers market customers, and getting the kids involved!

Rachel Goldberg of The Oak Perch runs us through the amazing history of the Hog Island breed, and why conservation is important. She also gives us some insight into wool classing school!

Tamara White walks us through her participation in the Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em initiative and what her very busy life looks like on the farm. Oh, and she now has some of the first Valais Blacknose lambs in the US!

Anna takes us on her journey from yarn shop owner to shepherdess, homesteader, and mill operator.

Jessica Sanchez of Rusted Earth Farm joins me on the show to discuss her incredibly interesting background, the history of Navajo Churros, and how she’s incorporating Carbon Farming into her life.

Anne & I discuss her 6 head flock of Shetlands, their unique fleeces, as well as what “coating” is and how lambing works.

Holly of Wool Haven gives us insight into her small Merino flock and processes when weaving one-of-a-kind pure wool blankets for children.

You can find show notes at www.woolanddye.com/podcast

Stacy & I delve into topics such as Cormo, California Variegated Mutant, and the day to day operations of a small farm. Show notes can be found at www.woolanddye.com/podcast.