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A Wonderful Harvest To All

Blog: Texas Herb Company   -   Wednesday November 23, 2011   -   By Petra

TIme just seems to fly. The harvest is already upon us and finally we are blessed with wonderful fall climate. The sunrise and sunset is just breathtaking every day here on the ranch. Although our harvest is sparse this year because of the drought that we...

Wow what a weekend! Rhinebeck 2011

Blog: Weston Hill Farm   -   Friday October 21, 2011   -   By eileen

From Weston Hill.... A big Thank You to all our clients and friends who stopped by to say "'hello" and all those who supported us . We appreciate you all so much!  We have to also say  , "A Big Thank You",   to...

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Trimbelle Valley Fiber Farm LLC

Blog: Trimbelle Valley Fiber Farm LLC   -   Friday September 16, 2011   -   By Patty & Brian

Trimbelle Valley Fiber Farm is nestled in The Beautiful Trimbelle Valley of Western Wisconsin. Our family has been raising show quality llamas since 2002. We strive for conformational correctness with a calm disposition with in all of our llamas,...

Creating with Alpaca Fiber

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Wednesday September 07, 2011   -   By Mona

We had a really, really nice summer here in our little corner of the US.  Most days I was able to enjoy utilizing my outside Fiber Studio.   This is my outside Fiber Studio: I, sitting in my backyard in my trusty...

Cashmere everywhere!

Blog: Pine Needle Farm   -   Tuesday May 24, 2011   -   By Ann

The cashmere I'm dehairing is starting to take over the house! Pretty soon I'll be asking my husband what he'd like for dinner with his cashmere. :-) I am really going to build a "real" dehairing room next year for sure. There will be lots of room for...

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Blog: Blue Hill Farms   -   Wednesday March 23, 2011   -   By Kim

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More Contest Information!

Blog: Millennial Way Farm   -   Wednesday February 02, 2011   -   By millennialway

Now 13 days until the start of our contest.... remember to submit your entries. The contest website is www.millennialwaycontest.com . Thanks, Millennial Way Farm

"Why I Want A German Angora" Contest Spring 2011

Blog: Millennial Way Farm   -   Wednesday February 02, 2011   -   By millennialway

Have you ever wanted an Angora? Millennial Way Farm is sponsoring for the first time ever the “Why I Want A German Angora” contest. This contest is to encourage those who want an Angora bunny to pursue their dream. Send your name, email, phone number, and...

Local Fiber Processing Mill - ready to process you...

Blog: Natural Fiber Works of Knox Farms   -   Monday January 31, 2011   -   By Janet

We're a family owned and operated fiber mill located in Southeast Michigan. Our fiber mill is grown from our love of Alpacas and the wonderful fiber they provide. What we do We will take your fiber and turn it into the finished product you desire. We can...

Happy New Year!

Blog: Pine Needle Farm   -   Monday January 03, 2011   -   By Ann

Well, it's hard to believe 2011 is here already.  2010 went by in the blink of an eye, it seems.  Lots of things happened last year.  Not the least, me getting my dream come true, a cashmere dehairing machine!   I am out there almost...

And Happy New Year 2011

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Sunday January 02, 2011   -   By Mona

I had a wonderful end to last year / start to the New Year on Friday morning ~ I went to Sallie’s Fen Fibers to pick up another batch of my yarn!   I had this yarn done in a twist.  There’s a ply of white yarn, courtesy of Bo Jangles, and...

Searching for my own pastures

Blog: Imaginary Alpaca Ranch   -   Sunday January 02, 2011   -   By vanalpaca

Since November, I have been searching the local area for an existing barn and available pastures where I can relocate my herd of alpacas. At 30 some alpacas, it hasn't been affordable for a couple of years to board the alpacas at someone elses' alpaca farm. I...

Break's Over!

Blog: Homestead Pantry   -   Friday December 10, 2010   -   By Homestead Artisa

I'm glad to be back here.  It's been awhile since I posted due to having been in the 'loving arms' of the medical community for a couple of months.  After many rounds of tests and doctor's visits...big insurance dollars, (did I need to...

The beginning at Imaginary

Blog: Imaginary Alpaca Ranch   -   Friday November 19, 2010   -   By vanalpaca

I want to share with you how I first got exposed to the alpaca farming opportunity. It all started innocently enough. I bought a ticket for our garden club's annual bus trip. We stopped at several interesting places, usually including a place to buy...

Growing the Herd

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Thursday October 21, 2010   -   By Mona

Next weekend, our little farm will be growing.  Our cria from last year, Henry  (Hank), will be coming home to our farm to live!  We thought it best to bring home his buddy, so another little guy named Earth, Wind, and Fire (Earth for short) is...

Got Yarn?

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Monday October 18, 2010   -   By Mona

Every alpaca owner follows this annual cycle.  An alpaca is born on or brought home to the farm.  It is cared for by feeding hay, minerals, and usually pellets, water buckets are cleaned, emptied, scrubbed, and re-filled, given pasture to graze on,...

Support Your Local Farmers

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Friday October 08, 2010   -   By Mona

Sometimes, a sign says it all.  We strongly believe in the 'Buy Local' movement.  Just call us locavores!  Locally grown food is by far fresher than any produce found in a grocery store, and therefore much tastier.  To me...

Playing with Kailash's fiber!

Blog: Mountain Jewel Farm   -   Thursday September 23, 2010   -   By Sherm and Cindy

Aaahhh, the incredible softness of alpaca fiber!  Some is softer than others, but it's the baby alpaca that is so, so appealing to the senses. Touching, smelling and wearing the little black fiber fluffs attached to your clothing for days.  I made...

Going Out With a Bang

Blog: Homestead Pantry   -   Saturday September 04, 2010   -   By Homestead Artisa

Last evening we went to the Crossroads Restaurant located near Cashtown, Pennsylvania, for dinner and to catch the end of a Knit N Spin Out evening.  Arriving there later than normal due to some unexpected events, we were greeted by our waitress with the...

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