WP livestock report for hogs, bison and sheep for July 24
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Author dissects supply chain politics of wool
Manitoba writer’s new book explores wool’s current production system and recommends more robust local manufacturing
Manitoba writer’s new book explores wool’s current production system and recommends more robust local manufacturing
Sask. yarn fit for a king and queen
The Canadian Fibre Mill, located west of Moose Jaw near Caron, offers yarn made from fibre collected across the country
Karen Smith and her husband, Howard, have raised sheep for decades and operate a transport company that moves sheep and wool across Canada.
Wool harvest – photo essay
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 […] Read more
Two new wool films released
Campaign for Wool Canada released two new Fabric of Canada films last month as part of wool month. Shearing Ontario’s Shetlands features shepherdess Carole Precious, whose family first introduced the Shetland breed to Canada. Shearer Don Metheral also shares his insights and experiences from the Canadian shearing industry. The other video focuses on Whispering Cedars […] Read more
