The Woolstead

In this weeks episode I interviewed Laura Kramer who raises Hog Island Sheep at La Bella Farm in Georgetown Delaware. Laura shares some great history on the Hog Island breed, her love for how hardy they are, and some great tips for new shepherds! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: deerlywoven@gmail.com -Show Notes- La Bella Farm...

In this weeks episode I interviewed Holly Browder of Browders Birds in Mattituck, NY.  Holly and her husband raise polutry along with there flock of heritage Cotswold flock of sheep. Holly shares how they left city life to start farming, why they decided to raise sheep, and how she is enjoying seeing fiber artist create with her flocks wool! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and wou...

In this episode I interviewed Ellie Mocker of Holly Hill Ranch in Brandywine, Maryland.  Ellie has a passion for raising animals that are listed as critical on The Livestock Conservancy's Conservation Priority list, Hog Islands being one of them. Listen in to hear her experience with raising Hog Islands and the neat way she got interested in raising sheep! Do you raise a Heritage breed of she...

So how did I go from learning to crochet to wanting to raise a heritage breed of sheep. Well you can hear all about my fiber story in this weeks episode! I would love if you would head over to my Instagram or Facebook and comment on this weeks podcast picture and share with me your fiber story! Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at:...

On todays episode I interviewed Julie from Leatherwood Creek Farm in Pulaski, Tennessee. Julie and her husband have a farm full of heritage breeds including Tunis sheep.  -Show Notes- Leatherwood Creek Farm website:   https://www.leatherwoodcreek.com/ Leatherwood Creek Farm FB page: https://www.facebook.com/leatherwoodcreekfarm/ **Follow Me** Instagram: @deerlywoven Facebook: https://www...

My guest for today’s episode is Tammy White the shepherdess of Wing and a Prayer farm in Vermont. She shares how her and her children came to start raising sheep, her dye garden, and the joy a little lamb name Jubilee can bring especially during a time of uncertainty that we are currently living in. I can’t wait for you all to listen to this great episode! -Show Notes- Wing and a Prayer Farm websi...

In todays episode you will hear from Diana Carey of Rockin C Ranch in Deland, Florida. Diana shares how her children got her involved in raising sheep, all about her Florida Cracker Flock, and the history behind them.   -Show Notes-  Florida Cracker's micron count is said to be between 24 to 27 but it is also known to vary widely.  Rockin C Ranch website: https://rockincranch-f...

In this episode I interviewed Stefani of Feathered Horses Farm who raises Black Welsh Mountain sheep and Friesian horses in northern Idaho. From Sustaniable Agriculture, to learning about her flock, and fun future plans, this episode is full of so much great information!  -Show Notes-   Feathered Horses Farm website: http://featheredhorsesfarm.com/  **Follow Me**  Instagra...

Do Shetland sheep think there dogs??? On this episode I chatted with Kylee of West Wind Farm and Fiber who raises Shetlands in Indiana. She talks about her flock of Shetlands, what it is like raising sheep with kids, Agrotourism , and her small cottage style fiber mill. -Show Notes- West Wind Farm & Fiber's website: https://www.westwindfarmandfiber.com/ Kylee's email: kylee@westwindfarmandfibe...

In this weeks episode I talk with Steph of Hawthorn & Thistle Farmstead who raises Jacob sheep in Washington, Maine.  Listen to hear all about Steph's Jacob sheep, how she came to raise them, and what its like taking yarn to farmer's markets.  -Show Notes-  Bible verses mentioned:  Genesis 30:25-37  Hawthorn & Thistle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hawthor...

In this weeks episode I talk with Emmaline of Orchard View Farm who raises Lincoln Longwools in Western New York.   Listen in to hear all about her love for Lincoln's!!   -Show Notes-  Emmalines's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/orchardviewlincolns  Emmaline's Website: http://www.orchardviewlincolns.com/  **Follow Me**  Instagram: @deerlywoven ...

In this weeks episode I talk with Diana of Harvest Hill Acres who raises Romeldale/CVMs in Minnesota. -Show Notes- Diana's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestHillAcres/ Diana's email: harvesthillacres@aol.com **Follow Me** Instagram: @deerlywoven ~Contact Me~ deerlywoven@gmail.com

Welcome to my very first episode! In this episode I tell you a little bit about myself and all about our Heritage Sheep Journey project! *Follow along @deerlywoven on instagram and youtube *Go to rarewool.org to check out the Shave'em to Save'em program!