Producers
Kelly Bellefy
Robin Beck
16609 290th St
Bagley, MN 56621
216-255-5476
kelly.bellefy@starcasino.com
Sheep and Goat Producer: Raises hair sheep for fiber and meat and goats. The goat milk is used to make goat milk products for sale.
Bagley, MN 56621
216-255-5476
kelly.bellefy@starcasino.com
Sheep and Goat Producer: Raises hair sheep for fiber and meat and goats. The goat milk is used to make goat milk products for sale.
Theresa Bentz
Jacob Bentz
30700 Northfield Blvd
Northfield, MN 55057 651-271-5142 getbentzfarm@gmail.com www.getbentzfarm.com At Get Bentz Farm, Theresa and her family raise Icelandic sheep and run a woolen mill. They raise their sheep using sustainable methods through regenerative grazing. Products include yarn, roving, felting, sheep skins. |
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Karla Chandler
45490 US Hwy 75 SW
Nielsville MN 56568
218-280-0081
kchandler60@hotmail.com
At Chandler Farms, Karla raises Katahdin x Dorper sheep for meat. She follows organic standards and her stock is grassfed and finished. She uses rotational grazing for parasite control.
Nielsville MN 56568
218-280-0081
kchandler60@hotmail.com
At Chandler Farms, Karla raises Katahdin x Dorper sheep for meat. She follows organic standards and her stock is grassfed and finished. She uses rotational grazing for parasite control.
Trudy Delich: Fiber Consultant and Sales at Berryhill Farm & Bemidji
David Berryhill: Manager/Owner
Sheep Producer: English Leicester Longwools for both stock, fiber, and sometimes meat. English Leicester Longwools are the foundation sheep for the Longwools and essentially became extinct in the USA, even after enjoying popularity as the chosen breed among George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's flocks.
This is the breed of Colonial Williamsburg, stocked as an authentic heritage breed. It is listed as a critically endangered breed and as such, Berryhill Farm works to restore this beautiful, gentle sheep with it's long curling locks and wonderful spinning handle. Products: Raw and washed fleece, roving, yarn, batts, clouds |
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Kevin Dresow
Stacy Dresow
Dresow Family Farm is tucked away in the rolling hills of Lonsdale, Minnesota. We raise white and colored Cormo and Cormo cross-bred sheep for their squishy soft fiber qualities. The white and cream colored fiber take dyes exceptionally well. In addition to our flock, we also raise Hereford cattle, laying hens, Idaho Pasture Pigs, rabbits, dogs, cats, a cutting horse, and a small herd of free- range children.
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Dresow FamilyFarm@lonstel.com
www.facebook.com/DresowFamilyFarm www.dresowfamilyfarm.com www.instagram.com/dresowfamilyfarm/ www.esty.com/shop/DresowFamilyFarm 507-744-3876 10900 Garfield Ave. Lonsdale, MN 55046 |
Dennis Engebretson
Sheep and Elk Producer: Dorset and polypay sheep. Elk Farm. Elk produce an outer guard hair and softer undercoat, at Engebtreson's Elk Farm, the soft undercoat is being used in blends with wool to produce a luxurious yarn suitable for next-to-skin projects. Engebretson's is a 5th generation family farm homesteaded in 1903. The farm is a Soil and Water Conservation Farm as well.
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218-776-3920
19235 490th St Clearbrook, MN 56634 |
Cindy Hale
Jeff Hall
Clover Valley Farms raises Shetland sheep on pasture using rotational grazing in their diverse orchards of apples, pears, cherries, plums and small fruits. They sell wool batting and roving, tanned lamb pelts, felted art and Cindy teaches felting classes at the Duluth Folks School.The fruits & herbs they grow are used to make extraordinary culinary vinegars and other farm-made fermented and specialty food products. They can be found at farmers markets and special events around the region and at select coops and specialty shops. Check out their website for details
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Clover Valley Farms
6534 Homestead Rd. Duluth, MN 55804 218-525-0094 email: info@clovervalleyfarms.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CloverValleyFarmVinegary Instagram: clovervalleyfarms www.clovervalleyfarms.com |
Margo Hanson
Raymond Hanson
Sheep producer: Border Leicester Sheep
Goals include: Increased milk production, lambing percentage, improved wool quality Breeding stock for sale twinvalleyhansons@icloud.com |
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Sarah Karvakko
Michael Karvakko
Sheep Producer: The Karvakko family farm raises purebred Dorsets for show and breeding and crosses for meat. They also raise alpacas for fiber and breeding. The Karvakkos strive to keep an organic environment on their farm but use medicines as necessary for the welfare of the animals. They produce raw alpaca fiber and numerous finished products, roving, washed fleece, handspun yarns, commercial yarns.
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Karvakko Family Farm
47266 County 36 Laporte, MN 56461 www.karvakkofamilyfarm.com facebook.com/karvakkofarm 218-766-8947 218-368-6991 |
Alethea Kenney
David Bainbridge
Sheep Producer: Icelandic sheep, Black Welsh Mountain sheep and crosses.
Goals include: Educating others on sustainable farming methods, wool quality in natural colors, hardiness, sustainably raised. Predator-friendly. Products: Fiber art and handspun yarns |
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Donna Larsen
John Dunn
Donna Larsen and John Dunn raise Olde English “Baby Doll” Southdowns, English Leicester Longwool and Border Leicester cross sheep using small pasture rotation. Donna does fiber art using mohair and sheep wool.
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Frosty Pine Fiber Farm
www.frostypinefiberfarm.com Donna Larsen John Dunn 3740 Jacks Rd. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-9092 newlar@paulbunyan.net |
Matt & Katrina Mouser & Family/Pure Joy Farms
Matt and Katrina Mouser
25212 Co. Hwy 124
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-770-9788
katmouser@gmail.com
Instagram: purejoyfarms
At Pure Joy Farms, Matt and Katrina raise registered and unregistered Icelandic sheep for breed stock and meat sales. They also sell raw wool in their Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PureJoyFarms . The flock is 100% grass/hay fed and rotationally grazed.
25212 Co. Hwy 124
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-770-9788
katmouser@gmail.com
Instagram: purejoyfarms
At Pure Joy Farms, Matt and Katrina raise registered and unregistered Icelandic sheep for breed stock and meat sales. They also sell raw wool in their Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PureJoyFarms . The flock is 100% grass/hay fed and rotationally grazed.
Russell Smith
Karla & Justin Steinbrink
North Haven Farm
12058 140th Ave SE
Saint Hilaire, MN 56754
218-368-6109
218-280-0667
karla-vorderbruggen@hotmail.com
facebook: North Haven Farm MN
North Haven Farm raises Lincoln/Finn/Karakul cross sheep and alpacas and sells dryer balls.
12058 140th Ave SE
Saint Hilaire, MN 56754
218-368-6109
218-280-0667
karla-vorderbruggen@hotmail.com
facebook: North Haven Farm MN
North Haven Farm raises Lincoln/Finn/Karakul cross sheep and alpacas and sells dryer balls.
Supporters
Artist/Artisan
Kathy Belt
Creating wearable and home decor products using various fibers and techniques, including knit, crochet, sprang, naalbinding, tatting, bobbin lace
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beltkathy49@gmail.com
218-732-0978 36852 Cty Hwy 46 Park Rapids, MN 56470 |
Trudy Delich
Trudy combines non-toxic dyed locks from local fibers and her English Leicester flock to create a rainbow of colors for batts, blending and spinning artisan yarns. She handspins and dyes her own colorways to create exciting and beautiful yarns for projects.
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Cindy Hale
Jeff Hall
Cindy was inspired by raising her own Shetland sheep to try her hand at felting and fell in love! She creates wet felted sculptural pieces, rugs, wall hangings, cat cave, flowers and felted soaps for local markets and specialty shops. She also loves teaching and has a nice selection of classes throughout the year hosted by the Duluth Folk School https://duluthfolkschool.com/people/cindy-hale/ Check out their website for details
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Clover Valley Farms
6534 Homestead Rd. Duluth, MN 55804 218-525-0094 email: info@clovervalleyfarms.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CloverValleyFarmVinegary Instagram: clovervalleyfarms www.clovervalleyfarms.com |
Carrie Jessen/Bear Den Handwovens
Carrie Jessen
3360 Centerline Rd NW Solway, MN 56678 218-556-4598 musket@paulbunyan.net On facebook Carrie is a fiber artist and weaver of heavy wool blankets in patterns and colors inspired by 1700-1800s colonial America. She does take commissions and custom orders. |
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Alethea Kenney
Creating wearable and fun fiber art using fiber from Reedbird Farm and other local sources.
Alethea combines handspinning (particularly drop spindle), naalbinding, knitting and weaving and natural dyeing for unique art and fashion. Available for teaching various techniques. |
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Teresa Kukowski
Darryl Kukowski
After raising alpacas for 13 years, Teresa and Darryl decided to focus on using alpaca fiber to create unique, handmade goods for you and your home. Hollyhock Alpaca Creations offers knitting, weaving, crocheting and felting and make hats, mittens, scarves, insoles, headbands, shawls, and more. They also carry a full line of alpaca socks that are made in the USA. They offer raw fiber & roving for spinners and felters, yarn for knitters, crocheters, and weavers. Handmade triangle looms and peg looms round out the line of products.
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