The Woolstead

On this episode I chat with Christine of Kula Cottontail farm, where she raises Angora rabbits, alpacas, and llamas in beautiful Hawaii. Christine shares her story of what led her to start raising fiber producing animals, the beauty that comes along with it, and some of the challenges too. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes: Christine's Instagram: @kula

On this episode I chat with Caliegh Bussard from The Buzzard Farm. From falling in love with alpacas to running a fiber arts business, Caliegh shares her journey into fiber farming in the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania. Want to hear more episodes or check out more sheep content? Head over to thewoolstead.com! - Show Notes- Caliegh's website: thebuzzardfarm.com Caliegh

On this episode I chat with The Prairie Shepherdess, Kamden Bartman. Kamden is a 16yr old fiber farmer raising Icelandic and Navajo Churro sheep in Alberta, Canada. During the interview we chat about how she got started shepherding, all about her beautiful flock of sheep, and how she balances school and farm life. And, of course we talk about wool, some of the products she offers,

On this episode I chat with homesteader and author Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. Rachel shares her story into getting started homesteading and what drove her to get dairy sheep. She also shares about her love of wool and her inspiration behind her new book " The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep", along with what it was like to birth a baby and write her book in the s

In this week's episode, I chatted with Delaney Drake of Ewe and Me Homestead & Creamery. After dealing with dietary health issues, Delaney assumed dairy was off-limits. That was until her sister introduced her to sheep's milk cheese, which her body amazingly could handle! This led Delaney and her husband on a journey of starting their own sheep dairy.  During the interview

In this week's episode, I got to do an in-person interview with Ashley Hoffman of Cedar View Farm. Ashley has a breeding flock of FBA registered Finnsheep, offering both breeding and pet quality stock. She also offers wool in all stages of processing – raw, washed, combed, dyed, roving, yarn, and handmade items. On the podcast, you will hear the sit-down portion of the interview

In this week's episode, I chat with the wonderful mother-daughter duo of Flying Fibers. Jeri and Irina have a magnificent yarn shop in York County, Pennsylvania, and a flock consisting of Wendslydales, Leicester Longwools, and Shetland sheep. They both have a passion for saving rare and heritage breeds through education. During the interview, you will hear Jeri's story of how she f

In this week's episode, I chat with Shepherd, Teacher, and Fiber Artist  Kim Goodling of Vermont Grand View Farm. Kim shares about how she came to start raising Gotland sheep, her trips to the island of Gotland, Sweden, and her passion for teaching. We also talk about guard llamas and Kim has some encouraging advice for when things get tough shepherding. -Show Notes- Kim's We

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess Jen Johnson of Whispering Pines Farm.  Jen shares her story on how she came to start raising fine fleece Shetland sheep, her experience doing virtual fiber festivals, and all about her Youtube channel called "Soft Shetland Wool"! -Show Notes- Jen's Website: https://softshetlandwool.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoftSh

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess and shearer Siri Swanson. Siri and her partner Colin own Yankee Rock Farm and Yankee Clippers Shearing.  Through sustainable and wholesome practices they raise Finn, Border Leicesters, and Cheviots for breeding stock, fiber, and meat. Siri shares all about her flock, farming practices, shearing, and some of the challenges she fac