Local Wool

Anastasia Williams

A podcast for conscientious makers. New episodes will resume in July 2019

  1. 20/03/2020

    Episode 16 - The “Finn”tastic World of Homesteading with Janet Garman

    Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm teaches us about the Finn breed, homesteading, and ways to become more self-reliant amidst a pandemic.

  2. 14/02/2020

    Episode 15 - What about the Sheep Industry? with Lisa Surber

    Lisa Surber of LM Livestock Services gives us a brief overview of some of the larger aspects of the sheep industry, what a livestock consultant really does, and why she loves Targhees so much.

  3. 31/01/2020

    Episode 14 - Shear Force of Will with Stephany Wilkes

    Stephany Wilkes of West by Midwest Shearing discusses the challenges and joys of shearing, her book “Raw Material”, and how she still finds time to run the Northern California Fibershed Cooperative.

  4. 28/12/2019

    Episode 13 - Two Men and a Tiny Farmer with Cody Nicholson Stratton

    Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys gives us a glimpse of life as a seventh generation dairy farmer, an angora rabbit herder, and Romeldale shepherd (all while raising a young son).

  5. 13/12/2019

    Episode 12 - A Shepherdess of All Trades with Irina Lawrence

    Irina Lawrence of Flying Fibers shows us that it is possible to work with family, run a business, and save heritage breeds all at the same time!

  6. 26/07/2019

    Episode 11 - Llamageddon with Brenda Harting

    Today we delve into something completely different - livestock guardian llamas! Learn why they make great guardians, how to choose one, and also...let’s address spitting.

  7. 12/07/2019

    Episode 10 - Long(wool) Locks of Love with Brenda Anderson

    Brenda Anderson of Busy Ewe Farm and Fibers joins me today to discuss her Teeswater breed, the process of genetic selection, and shepherding in the Black Hills!

  8. 24/05/2019

    Episode 9 - The Hairy Truth of Katahdins with Bethany Cantwell

    Bethany Cantwell of Aurora Blue Farm in Ohio goes in-depth about the many uses of sheep, educating her local farmers market customers, and getting the kids involved!

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A podcast for conscientious makers. New episodes will resume in July 2019

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  • Creator
    Anastasia Williams
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anastasia Williams
  • Show Website
    Local Wool