12th Annual Sustainable Sheep Farming Event!
Lammers Town Hall
Solway, MN 56678
Cost: $25/person, $40/couple, $20/SSFC members, $35/SSFC member couples
Pay at the door
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., programs run from 10 to 2, lunch included. A great line-up of speakers and farm-fresh dishes for lunch!
Pre-registration by February 8 is required.
Contact [email protected] or 218-657-2502 (landline, no texts)
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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
Kelly & Robin Bellefy
Kathy Belt
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Engebretson Elk Farm
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
The Berryhill Farm
The Rooted Shepherd
Two Cabbage Heads Farm
Solway, MN 56678
Cost: $25/person, $40/couple, $20/SSFC members, $35/SSFC member couples
Pay at the door
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., programs run from 10 to 2, lunch included. A great line-up of speakers and farm-fresh dishes for lunch!
Pre-registration by February 8 is required.
Contact [email protected] or 218-657-2502 (landline, no texts)
Scroll down for more information about presenters
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
Kelly & Robin Bellefy
Kathy Belt
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Engebretson Elk Farm
Marsh Creek Crossing Farm
The Berryhill Farm
The Rooted Shepherd
Two Cabbage Heads Farm
Speakers and Bios
Debbie Johnson and Mishel Carlson: Debbie Johnson and Mishel Carlson are the owners of Fiddlesticks Fiber Arts, located in beautiful downtown Bemidji, MN. They took a passion for fiber arts and the desire to create community to open a truly special shop. Filled with quality yarns and tools for all types of fiber arts, Fiddlesticks offers classes as well as a place to gather with friends. They also partner with other local businesses, selling everything from locally made yarn and lotion to delicious fresh roasted coffee. You can stay informed by following us on Instagram or Facebook, or checking out our website at Fiddlesticksfibersrts.com.
Alethea Kenney: Alethea Kenney is a Traditional Naturopath, Homeopath, Western Herbalist and Aromatherapist who has many years experience working with large and small animals. She created the bioavailable mineral line Back in Balance Minerals®, available nationwide. She has authored three books, Foraging Fields, Fencerows and Forests, An Ounce of Prevention: Raising and Feeding Animals Naturally and Homeopathic First Aid for the Farm. See borealbalance.com, backinbalanceminerals.com and reedbird.com for more information.
Will Schroeder: Hello my name is Will Schroeder. I am a Meat Inspector at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. In my role with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, I inspect meat shops that are licensed for “Equal-To” production. This “Equal-To” program is the equivalent to USDA inspection and allows shops to sell their products throughout the state of Minnesota. Part of my “Equal-To” inspection role includes inspecting the harvest of animals allowing the products produced from these animals to be sold by producers throughout Minnesota. I grew up on a small acreage, where I did own a small flock of ewes. I attended North Dakota State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. During my time at NDSU, I worked at the NDSU Sheep Unit, where I was able to learn a lot more about sheep production! My wife and I have recently purchased some acreage and are looking forward to owning our own flock!
Greg Wierschke: Happy Halal Meats, Willmar, MN