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Jon Moore
7 days ago3 min read
A New Hand on the Farm
The last move should be easy. Move 4 ewes a total of 15 feet, from one pen to the next. Challenges arose, however. Not all the ewes in th
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Jon Moore
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Herd Diversification -or- How to use big words to justify buying more sheep
We had a very simple plan when we decided to add sheep to our farm. First, build a house and pens so we can have a farm. Second, buy...
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Barb French
Mar 26, 20241 min read
Pausing to Refresh: the 2024 Montana Fibershed Board Retreat
Imagine this: welcoming hugs, the buzz of conversation and laughter, new friendships forged, old friendships strengthened, delicious...
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Kami Noyes
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Wool Pellets in Montana
First to introduce myself. My name is Kami Noyes, I am a past Montana Fibershed Board Member. My husband Reid and I own Ranching...
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Helen Harris
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Sustainability, Fashion and Community
Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a necessary consideration for responsible living in the modern era. With our population...
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Hannah & Mark
Jul 2, 20234 min read
Knitting Together A Community: Finding Home, Love, and Purpose Through Fiber
Happy Summer fellow fiber friends, Hannah (Jaicks) Ollenburger here from Bears Den Essentials. I'm a lifelong knitter who spends my days...
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Carol Treadwell-Steitz
Apr 3, 20233 min read
The Profile of a Shepherdess - Real, Raw, and Rewarding
The Profile of a Shepherdess - Real, Raw, and Rewarding
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LaVonne Stucky
Mar 21, 20232 min read
A Little Planning Goes a Long Way...
Wool health is a direct result of sheep health. There are small things you can do to improve the cleanliness of your fiber.
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Maria Cates
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Beauty of Bokashi Bucket Composting
by Maria Cates Have you ever heard of Bokashi? You say “bo” what? Bokashi is a little known Japanese word used to describe fermenting...
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Angela Tollerson
Feb 19, 20234 min read
Procrastination: Confessions of a Perfectionist
A data-analytics programmer turned sheep rancher describes her process for staying organized and achieving her goals.
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Regina Frahm
Feb 5, 20233 min read
Off to the Mill...
by Regina Frahm Shearing is done, skirting done, now off to the mill. Have you chosen your mill? Better yet, does your mill know that...
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montanafibershed7
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Winter
Winter. A time to rest, rejuvenate, hibernate and plan. Whether you're a farmer. rancher, artist or creator, all of these things require...
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LaVonne Stucky
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Skirting The Issue
Skirting is the term that is used for removing VM and tags from the wool after shearing. VM is vegetable matter. Tags can either be...
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Madeline Keller- King
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Montana, All The Way Down
By Madeline Keller-King Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, the holiday season is officially here, and if you’re anything like me that...
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Barb French
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Farm-to-Fashion 2022: It’s a Wrap!
Madeline Keller-King displays her “Big Sky Rainbow Ensemble,” winner of the color category. They came from all over Montana: designers,...
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