When Life Upends the Chore Chart: A Hard-Won Lesson in Farm Preparedness
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When Life Upends the Chore Chart: A Hard-Won Lesson in Farm Preparedness

We had let traditional roles set in, and suddenly, John was sidelined with a cancer diagnosis. Today, he’s healthy, but the chaos of those months taught us an essential lesson. The farm tasks he was the "primary doer" of—from equipment maintenance to daily feeding—became a scramble for me to reacquaint myself with. If you run a small farm, you must cross-train. Don't wait for a crisis to realize you don't know how to run the baler! Click through to see our full wake-up call

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Skirting Wool: The Essential First Step to Beautiful Fiber

Skirting Wool: The Essential First Step to Beautiful Fiber

Imagine a fluffy, freshly shorn fleece. Beautiful, right? But before you can transform it there's a crucial step: skirting. It's not just about removing the obvious bits of hay; it's about revealing the true potential of your wool. In our latest blog post, we dive into the art of skirting, sharing tips from 'if in doubt, pull it out' to gaining the confidence to create a truly exceptional fiber. Learn why this often-overlooked step is essential for quality, and how to master it yourself! #woolskirting #shepherding #fiberarts #rawfleece #smallfarm"

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