The Woolstead

This weeks episode I interviewed Kylee Thatcher who raises Gulf Coast Native sheep on her farm "Three Daughters Farm and Vineyard". Kylee shares about her farm, how she came to raise Gulf Coast Native sheep, her experience with selling lamb directly to restaurants, and her love for lambing season! 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Three Daughters Farm and Vineyard Instagram: @threedaughtersfarm

Kylee's email: [email protected]

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On this weeks episode I had the pleasure of interviewing not one, but two amazing shepherdesses that both raise Karakul sheep! Babette Turk raises her flock of Karakuls on her Ranch in California and since 1982 Letty Klein has been raising Karakuls in Michigan! I had wonderful conversations with both of these women and I can't wait for you to hear it!

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Hexenwald Ranch: https://hexenwaldranch.com/

Pine Lane Farm: https://www.plfkarakuls.com/

-Resources-

online famacha© certification: https://web.uri.edu/sheepngoat/famacha/

wormx: https://www.wormx.info/workshops

The Shepherd's Rug book: https://www.etsy.com/listing/41105155/the-shepherds-rug-book

Karakul Shepherds Alliance: https://karakulshepherds.org/

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This weeks episode I interviewed Emily Hartman who raises Leicester Longwools in Montana. I loved Emily's energy and her passion for this breed. You will hear how Emily got interested in Leicester Longwools, her business "Mrs. Hartmans Farmhouse Market", and she shares some great advice for new shepherds or for those of us who are looking into raising sheep!

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Emily's website: https://www.hartmansfarmhousemarket.com/

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This weeks episode I was so excited to get to interview Deborah Niemann-Boehle the administrator of the Shave'em to Save'em initiative! Deborah shares about the livestock conservancy's mission, the Shave'em to Save'em program, the importance of preserving these awesome heritage breeds, and some of her favorite projects created with the wool of these rare sheep!

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Livestock Conservancy's website: https://livestockconservancy.org/

International Heritage Breeds Week: https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/what/internal/international-heritage-breeds-week

Shave'em to Save'em : rarewool.org

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On this weeks episode I chatted with Kristin from Local Farm Mom, she raises Horned Dorset sheep on her farm in Ohio. Kristin is a mom and farmer with an amazing blog full of recipes and a private cooking business. During the interview she shares all about her flock of sheep, her cooking business, how to deal with losses of animals on the farm with kids and a yummy recipe! 

Do you raise a Heritage breed of sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Local Farm Mom website: https://www.localfarmmom.com/

Kristin's Instagram: @localfarmmom

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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: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

La Bella Farm website: http://www.labellafarmde.com/

Laura's email: [email protected]

Books mentioned in the episode:

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep by Carol Ekarius and Paula Simmons

The Sheep Book: A Handbook for the Modern Shepherd by Ron Parker

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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 would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Browders Birds website: http://browdersbirds.com/

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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 sheep and would like to be a guest on the podcast? send me an email at: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Holly Hill Ranch Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hollyhillranch/

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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: [email protected]

-Show Notes-

Homestead Harvest Shawl Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/755842416/knitting-pattern-homestead-harvest-shawl

Andera Mowry's shawls metioned in the episode: http://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop?category=shawls

Shave'em to Save'em program: rarewool.org 

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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/

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