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The Woolstead

The Woolstead

By Casey Dowell

* New Season starting December 2023*
On The Woolstead podcast, we highlight the stories of shepherds, fiber artists, shearers, and more. So if you love all things sheep and wool, this is the podcast for you!
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Ep:16 The Heritage Sheep Journey - The Romance behind Leicester Longwools

The Woolstead Jun 01, 2020

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Ep:37 Fiber in the Foothills
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Ep:36 The Prairie Shepherdess

Ep:36 The Prairie Shepherdess

On this episode I chat with The Prairie Shepherdess, Kamden Bartman. Kamden is a 16yr old fiber farmer raising Icelandic and Navajo Churro sheep in Alberta, Canada.
During the interview we chat about how she got started shepherding, all about her beautiful flock of sheep, and how she balances school and farm life. And, of course we talk about wool, some of the products she offers, and her new Ebook "Egg Tanned Sheepskins at Home"!
Kamden is accomplishing so many things at 16 and is truly inspiring! I can't wait for y'all to hear this episode!

- Show Notes -
Kamden’s Website: ⁠https://prairieshepherdess.ca
Instagram: @prairieshepherdess
YouTube: The Prairie Shepherdess
Kamden's Ebook: ⁠https://prairieshepherdess.ca/products/egg-tanned-sheepskins-at-home-guidebook
Jan 05, 202423:39
Ep.35 Dairy Sheep on the Homestead
Dec 18, 202337:20
Ep:34 Sheep's Milk Ice Cream! Interview with Delaney of Ewe and Me Homestead
Mar 15, 202148:26
Ep:33 Fantastic Finn Fiber (Video Interview) at Cedar View Farm
Mar 01, 202118:19
Ep:32 Spreading the Longwool Love with Jeri and Irina of Flying Fibers
Feb 15, 202141:12
Ep:31 Gotlands and Llamas and Bears, Oh My!
Feb 01, 202154:50
Ep:30 Fine Fleece Shetlands with Jen of Whispering Pines Farm
Jan 18, 202127:15
Ep:29 Shepherding and Shearing with Siri of Yankee Rock Farm
Jan 04, 202130:29
Ep: 28 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Announcing the Heritage Sheep Breed I have Chosen!
Sep 16, 202006:10
Ep: 27 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Purchasing Sheep Q & A
Aug 31, 202015:01
Ep:26 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Amanda from Prado de Lana Sheep Farm
Aug 17, 202032:38
Ep: 25 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Which Sheep Breed Will I Choose??
Aug 10, 202010:04
Ep:24 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Tiny and Mighty Ouessant Sheep
Aug 03, 202036:33
Ep:23 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Santa Cruz Island Sheep at Blue Oak Canyon Ranch
Jul 27, 202023:27
Ep:22 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Sweet Southdowns and Curious Oxfords at Sweet Pea Farm
Jul 13, 202027:26
Ep:21 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Navajo shepherd and weaver Nikyle Begay
Jul 06, 202048:40
Ep:20 The Heritage Sheep Journey - What Do Sheep Eat?
Jun 29, 202018:58
Ep:19 The Heritage Sheep Journey - The Lustrous Locks of the Teeswater Sheep
Jun 22, 202036:40
Ep:18 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Gulf Coast Native flock at Three Daughters Farm & Vineyard
Jun 15, 202034:55
Ep:17 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Caring for Karakuls with Babette Turk and Letty Klein
Jun 10, 202048:22
Ep:16 The Heritage Sheep Journey - The Romance behind Leicester Longwools
Jun 01, 202042:15
Ep:15 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Shave'em to Save'em interview with Deborah Niemann-Boehle
May 23, 202031:45
Ep:14 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Kristin's Horned Dorset sheep in central Ohio
May 18, 202025:43
Ep: 13 The Heritage Sheep Journey - La Bella Farm's Hog Island Flock
May 11, 202019:02
Ep.12: The Heritage Sheep Journey - Cotswold sheep at Browders Birds farm on Long Island
May 04, 202032:39
Ep: 11 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Hog Islands at Holly Hill Ranch
Apr 27, 202032:17
Ep.10 The Heritage Sheep Journey - My Fiber Story
Apr 20, 202010:44
Ep.9 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Tunis in Tennessee at Leatherwood Creek Farm
Apr 13, 202023:19
Ep.8 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Tammy from Wing and a Prayer Farm
Apr 06, 202046:25
Ep.7 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Florida Cracker Sheep at Rockin C Ranch

Ep.7 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Florida Cracker Sheep at Rockin C Ranch

In todays episode you will hear from Diana Carey of Rockin C Ranch in Deland, Florida. Diana shares how her children got her involved in raising sheep, all about her Florida Cracker Flock, and the history behind them.  


-Show Notes- 

Florida Cracker's micron count is said to be between 24 to 27 but it is also known to vary widely. 

Rockin C Ranch website: https://rockincranch-floridacrackersheep.weebly.com/ 

Diana's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Rockin-C-Ranch-879726638764176/ 


**Follow Me**

Instagram: @deerlywoven

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven 


~Contact Me~ 

deerlywoven@gmail.com

Apr 01, 202043:38
Ep.6 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Black Welsh Mountain sheep in Idaho

Ep.6 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Black Welsh Mountain sheep in Idaho

In this episode I interviewed Stefani of Feathered Horses Farm who raises Black Welsh Mountain sheep and Friesian horses in northern Idaho. From Sustaniable Agriculture, to learning about her flock, and fun future plans, this episode is full of so much great information!


 -Show Notes- 

 Feathered Horses Farm website: http://featheredhorsesfarm.com/ 


**Follow Me**

 Instagram: @deerlywoven 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven 


~Contact Me~ 

deerlywoven@gmail.com

Mar 23, 202038:42
Ep.5 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Shetlands at West Wind Farm & Fiber
Mar 16, 202027:34
Ep.4 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Jacob Sheep in Maine

Ep.4 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Jacob Sheep in Maine

In this weeks episode I talk with Steph of Hawthorn & Thistle Farmstead who raises Jacob sheep in Washington, Maine.  Listen to hear all about Steph's Jacob sheep, how she came to raise them, and what its like taking yarn to farmer's markets. 

-Show Notes- 

Bible verses mentioned:  Genesis 30:25-37 

Hawthorn & Thistle Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hawthornandthistle/ 

Steph's email: hawthornandthistle@gmail.com 


**Follow Me**  

Instagram: @deerlywoven 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven


 ~Contact Me~ deerlywoven@gmail.com

Mar 09, 202031:43
Ep.3 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Emmaline of Orchard View Farm

Ep.3 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Emmaline of Orchard View Farm

In this weeks episode I talk with Emmaline of Orchard View Farm who raises Lincoln Longwools in Western New York.   Listen in to hear all about her love for Lincoln's!!  

-Show Notes- 

Emmalines's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/orchardviewlincolns

 Emmaline's Website: http://www.orchardviewlincolns.com/


 **Follow Me**

 Instagram: @deerlywoven 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deerlywoven 


~Contact Me~ deerlywoven@gmail.com

Mar 02, 202032:45
Ep.2 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Diana of Harvest Hill Acres

Ep.2 The Heritage Sheep Journey - Interview with Diana of Harvest Hill Acres

In this weeks episode I talk with Diana of Harvest Hill Acres who raises Romeldale/CVMs in Minnesota.


-Show Notes-

Diana's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestHillAcres/

Diana's email: harvesthillacres@aol.com


**Follow Me**

Instagram: @deerlywoven


~Contact Me~

deerlywoven@gmail.com


Feb 24, 202044:60
Intro and The Heritage Sheep Journey

Intro and The Heritage Sheep Journey

Welcome to my very first episode! In this episode I tell you a little bit about myself and all about our Heritage Sheep Journey project!

*Follow along @deerlywoven on instagram and youtube

*Go to rarewool.org to check out the Shave'em to Save'em program!

Feb 13, 202003:34