While prices have dropped from the record levels reached last August, they are still about 65 per cent of the value of Merino fleece when compared to the 20-micron indicator. And the demand for ...

Four southeast Minnesota farms hosted the first annual Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour. Organized by Fiber Folke, a group of nearly 30 fiber enthusiasts, the event promoted wool sheep breeds and fiber arts, ...

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, guests will get to enjoy demonstrations in sheep shearing, carding, spinning, and weaving the fleece into woven goods, plus real-life examples of some of the many finished ...

California woman vows to dress exclusively in locally produced cotton and wool for one year Food locavores try to eat only what's grown local to their homes. In Northern California, there are also ...

Danny Smith of Kingsville finishes shearing a sheep as Lee's Summit residents Georgia Gustafson, 11, and Anna Gustafson, 6, watch Saturday afternoon at Missouri Town 1855. Beth Lipoff Special to the ...

HALL, Mont. — About 20-years-ago a rancher near Hall decided to semi-retire. But Ed James got bored. So he and his wife Sue, decided to start a new business. Now, the couple's value added, ...