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Gotland sheep fleece - Appletree Farm, Eugene, OR

29 Dec 2019

Reflecting on 2019

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As another year is nearing its end, I am reflecting on 2019. It has been a full year with many changes, challenges, successes and everything in between, which seems to summarize the essence of farming and family life really. Caring … Read More

28 Sep 2019

A wool experience in the Hautes Pyrenees in France

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My travels brought me to a small town Esquièze-Sère in the Hautes Pyrenees, in the heart of “le Pays Toy”. La Carde is a beautiful place laid with blankets, plaids, comforters, pillows, garments, pelts, slippers, rugs and other made of … Read More

Gotland sheep - Appletree Farm, Eugene, OR

17 Aug 2019

Raising Gotland sheep for fiber, meat and pelts

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Growing up in the South West of France on a vegetable farm, our family kept horses. In my early 30’s I made a complete switch to caring and learning how to raise and work with sheep. My motto has always … Read More