Honoring the Farming Community and Fiber Traditions of Northern Minnesota
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The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community revitalizes the sheep and fiber industry in northern Minnesota with a focus on sustainability, local meat and fiber production. This project is supported by a Small Scale Sustainable Sheep Farming Educational Event, a Sustainable Sheep Community Networking group with the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, and a Fiber Festival in northern Minnesota.
The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community works towards creating jobs in the community, supporting local businesses, and supporting local fiber and textile production. Networking is built with producers and retail stores through the sheep events and other educational opportunities . Involvement of youth takes place at the events and projects that include marketing research, promotion of sheep shows, and 4H.
The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community works towards creating jobs in the community, supporting local businesses, and supporting local fiber and textile production. Networking is built with producers and retail stores through the sheep events and other educational opportunities . Involvement of youth takes place at the events and projects that include marketing research, promotion of sheep shows, and 4H.
What's New
August 22
Elder Wisdom Event
August 22, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bagley American Legion
Free to attend, includes a lunch with free will donation to support the SSFC
We are honoring our elders in the community. Being an elder isn't just about age, it is about accumulated wisdom and experience. Artist and fiber artist Ruth Ann Nordlund, artist Bob Paulson and fiber artist Linda Johnson-Morke will be sharing their art and experiences with the community starting at 10 a.m.
Check back for more details.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bagley American Legion
Free to attend, includes a lunch with free will donation to support the SSFC
We are honoring our elders in the community. Being an elder isn't just about age, it is about accumulated wisdom and experience. Artist and fiber artist Ruth Ann Nordlund, artist Bob Paulson and fiber artist Linda Johnson-Morke will be sharing their art and experiences with the community starting at 10 a.m.
Check back for more details.
September 12
Farm to Fiber Festival
Farm to Fiber Festival is back on Sept 12, 2026 in conjunction with the Park Rapids Farmers Market across from Thielen Motors, Park Rapids, MN
November 28
Winter Market
In conjunction with the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative! Do some holiday shopping and support your local artisans and farms at the new Winter Market at the American Legion, Bagley, MN. Check back for more information!
Our 12th Annual Small Scale Sustainable Sheep Farming Event was February 14, 2026
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
Back in Balance Minerals, Gonvick, MN
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm, Twin Valley, MN
North Central Feed Products, LLC, Gonvick, MN
Local Foods for Lunch and Door Prizes Donated by
Kathy Belt
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Engebretson Elk Farm
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
The Berryhill Farm
The Rooted Shepherd
Two Cabbage Heads Farm
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
Back in Balance Minerals, Gonvick, MN
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm, Twin Valley, MN
North Central Feed Products, LLC, Gonvick, MN
Local Foods for Lunch and Door Prizes Donated by
Kathy Belt
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Engebretson Elk Farm
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
The Berryhill Farm
The Rooted Shepherd
Two Cabbage Heads Farm
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!
American Legion Post 16, Bagley, MN
Bemidji Woolen Mills, Bemidji, MN
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm, Twin Valley, MN
Kathy Belt, Park Rapids, MN
Tapestry Felted Mongolian Yurt Workshop
August 31 through September 11, 2020
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”
August 31 through September 11, 2020
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”
Sponsoring/Donations
The SSFC hosts a range of educational events related to fiber animals, their care, fiber art and other products and we welcome and appreciate the support of our sponsors. If you are interested in supporting educational endeavors for youth and adults, benefiting your local community or volunteering to be a part of the SSFC or its sponsored events, please let us know and we'd be glad to assist you. Any amount or time you can give is greatly appreciated. The SSFC is a 501C3 non-profit organization and your donation is tax-deductible.