Wool harvest – photo essay

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Published: January 4, 2024

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Twelve sheep shearers work at the same time with more waiting in the wings to relieve them. | Mike Sturk photo

Members of the Granum Colony sheared more than 950 sheep over a day and half in mid-December at the colony’s new barn 10 kilometres east of Claresholm, Alta., and 25 km from the colony.

The wool will be shipped to California.

One of the benefits of the new location is the Claresholm solar farm, where the sheep will graze around the solar panels. | Mike Sturk photos

Leah Hofer passes wool to Naomi Hofer to add to the bag. | Mike Sturk photo
Jesiah Hofer moves one of the bags of wool. | Mike Sturk photo
Jessica Walter and Stephanie Walter load the wool compactor. | Mike Sturk photo

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