This week I’m excited to get back on track and share an interview with Martin Auza. The Auza family has been in sheep for three generations. I hope you’re as excited to hear a new perspective - feeder lambs, the southwest, and changes in sheep over decades - as I was!

Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em can be found here.

Happy Christmas! Here are the last of the holiday tales for this year, plus an exciting arrival at Ballyhoo!

For the genesis of today’s episode, follow @claraparkes on Instagram. Duluth Trading Co. would rather use polyester in their jackets than “smelly animal fur” - although the sheep on the ad is misleading. You can help educate by 1) calling DTCo at 866-300-9719 or marketing at 608-424-1915 and delivering a strongly worded verbal letter. 2) sharing facts about fiber and fabric on your own platforms to combat miseducation!

Here are a few of the resources I mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/man-wool-fabrics/
https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/wool-when-wet2.htm
https://www.whowhatwear.com/worst-fabrics-for-skin
https://www.thehouseofpillows.eu/polyester-shouldnt-be-in-your-bed-blog/

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