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From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?
May 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
What do you know about sheep? Join Farmers Union members from Rice and Goodhue counties for an informational event, “From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?”
The event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 at Nash Lake Fiber Farm, 25545 Fairlawn Ave., Webster, Minn., 55088. Cost is $5 per family.
“From sheep to sweater: Where does wool come from?” will take visitors on a journey from shearing the sheep to skirting the fleece, learning about the wool, processing fiber into yarn and knitting the yarn into a finished product.
Marcus Irrthum, a Goodhue County sheep shearer, will be shearing sheep and talking about the craft and the importance of shearing for the health of the animals.
People from Three Rivers Fibershed will be on hand with their sourcebook to talk about local wool, different wool types and information on the local fiber economy.
Theresa Bentz from Get Bentz Farm and Fiber Processing Mill will share a presentation about wool processing and her experiences processing fiber.
If you are interested in local wool and textiles, and looking for a great opportunity to spend a day at the farm, make sure to mark your calendars for this super fun event. It will be a ‘wooly’ good time!
The Local Plate food truck will be on-site for you to purchase food. Menu includes local foods. On the menu: Cannon-Valley-grown poutine, Guajillo-braised lamb street tacos, hearty spring salad, corn fritters and rhubarb bars.