Ep: 38 Fiber Farming in Hawaii
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep: 38 Fiber Farming in Hawaii

On this episode I chat with Christine of Kula Cottontail farm, where she raises Angora rabbits, alpacas, and llamas in beautiful Hawaii.

Read More
Ep: 37 Fiber in the Foothills
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep: 37 Fiber in the Foothills

On this episode I chat with Caliegh Bussard from The Buzzard Farm. From falling in love with alpacas to running a fiber arts business, Caliegh shares her journey into fiber farming in the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania.

Read More
Ep: 36 The Prairie Shepherdess
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep: 36 The Prairie Shepherdess

On this episode I chat with The Prairie Shepherdess, Kamden Bartman. Kamden is a 16yr old fiber farmer raising Icelandic and Navajo Churro sheep in Alberta, Canada.

Read More
Ep: 35 Dairy Sheep on the Homestead
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep: 35 Dairy Sheep on the Homestead

On this episode I chat with homesteader and author Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. Rachel shares her story into getting started homesteading and what drove her to get dairy sheep.

Read More
Ep:34 Sheep’s Milk Ice Cream! Interview with Delaney of Ewe and Me Homestead
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep:34 Sheep’s Milk Ice Cream! Interview with Delaney of Ewe and Me Homestead

In this week's episode, I chatted with Delaney Drake of Ewe and Me Homestead & Creamery. After dealing with dietary health issues, Delaney assumed dairy was off-limits. That was until her sister introduced her to sheep's milk cheese, which her body amazingly could handle! This led Delaney and her husband on a journey of starting their own sheep dairy.

Read More
Ep.33 Fantastic Finn Fiber (Video Interview) at Cedar View Farm
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Ep.33 Fantastic Finn Fiber (Video Interview) at Cedar View Farm

In this week's episode, I got to do an in-person interview with Ashley Hoffman of Cedar View Farm. Ashley has a breeding flock of FBA registered Finnsheep, offering both breeding and pet quality stock. She also offers wool in all stages of processing – raw, washed, combed, dyed, roving, yarn, and handmade items. On the podcast, you will hear the sit-down portion of the interview where Ashley shares her fiber journey story and how she fell in love with the Finn breed.

Read More
Episode 32: Spreading the Longwool Love with Jeri and Irina of Flying Fibers
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 32: Spreading the Longwool Love with Jeri and Irina of Flying Fibers

In this week's episode, I chat with the wonderful mother-daughter duo of Flying Fibers. Jeri and Irina have a magnificent yarn shop in York County, Pennsylvania, and a flock consisting of Wendslydales, Leicester Longwools, and Shetland sheep. They both have a passion for saving rare and heritage breeds through education. During the interview, you will hear Jeri's story of how she fell in love with sheep and Irina's experience growing up in the sheep and wool community, all about their flock, yarn shop, and more! I can't wait for you to hear this episode!

Read More
Episode 31: Gotlands and Llamas and Bears, Oh My!
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 31: Gotlands and Llamas and Bears, Oh My!

In this week's episode, I chat with Shepherd, Teacher, and Fiber Artist  Kim Goodling of Vermont Grand View Farm. Kim shares about how she came to start raising Gotland sheep, her trips to the island of Gotland, Sweden, and her passion for teaching. We also talk about guard llamas and Kim has some encouraging advice for when things get tough shepherding.

Read More
Episode 30: Fine Fleece Shetlands with Jen of Whispering Pines Farm
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 30: Fine Fleece Shetlands with Jen of Whispering Pines Farm

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess Jen Johnson of Whispering Pines Farm.  Jen shares her story on how she came to start raising fine fleece Shetland sheep, her experience doing virtual fiber festivals, and all about her Youtube channel called "Soft Shetland Wool"!

Read More
Episode 29: Shepherding and Shearing with Siri of Yankee Rock Farm
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 29: Shepherding and Shearing with Siri of Yankee Rock Farm

In this week's episode, I chat with shepherdess and shearer Siri Swanson. Siri and her partner Colin own Yankee Rock Farm and Yankee Clippers Shearing.  Through sustainable and wholesome practices they raise Finn, Border Leicesters, and Cheviots for breeding stock, fiber, and meat. Siri shares all about her flock, farming practices, shearing, and some of the challenges she faced being a first-generation farmer. She also shares some fantastic tips and advice when it comes to getting started with sheep and things to consider if you want to do farming full-time! 

Read More
Episode 28: Announcing the Heritage Sheep Breed I have Chosen!
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 28: Announcing the Heritage Sheep Breed I have Chosen!

In this week's episode, I am so excited to announce which sheep breed I have decided to raise on our farm! During the episode, I share some of the characteristics I was looking for in a sheep breed and how I came to my decision. Also, make sure to check out the announcement video I made on my Youtube channel!

Read More
Episode 27: Purchasing Sheep Q & A
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 27: Purchasing Sheep Q & A

In this week's episode, I share some advice and tips that were given to me by wonderful shepherds. As I am slowly moving into the steps towards buying sheep, I had questions. So I asked a few questions on my Instagram stories. I received so many great responses and I am excited to share them with you! I also share a list of sheep books that I have really been enjoying and recommend.

Read More
Episode 26: Interview with Amanda from Prado de Lana Sheep Farm
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 26: Interview with Amanda from Prado de Lana Sheep Farm

In this week's episode, Amanda Barcenas from Prado de Lana Sheep Farm joins me on the podcast. She shares about her beautiful flock of Romney, Lincoln Longwool, and Romeldale/CVM sheep. She also shares about her yarn store, her passion for breed-specific yarn, and some amazing advice for those of us looking into raising sheep.

Read More
Episode 24: Tiny & Mighty Quessant Sheep
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 24: Tiny & Mighty Quessant Sheep

In this week's episode, Marie Hoff shares how she got started raising Ouessant sheep, about contract grazing and her business Full Circle Wool, and how she can't imagine her life without working with sheep every day!

Read More
Episode 23: Santa Cruz Island Sheep at Blue Oak Canyon Ranch
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 23: Santa Cruz Island Sheep at Blue Oak Canyon Ranch

On this week’s episode Lynn Moody from Blue Oak Canyon Ranch joins me on the podcast to share her experience raising Santa Cruz Island sheep. During the interview Lynn shares how she got started raising Santa Cruz sheep, what their temperament is like, her favorite fiber craft, and some great advice if you are looking into raising a heritage breed of sheep. 

Read More
Episode 22: Sweet Southdowns and Curious Oxfords at Sweet Pea Farm
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 22: Sweet Southdowns and Curious Oxfords at Sweet Pea Farm

On this week’s episode Michelle Stephens from Sweet Pea Farm joins me on the podcast to share her experience raising Southdown and Oxford sheep. During the interview she shares how she got started raising sheep, all about her Youtube channel, and great advice if you are a new shepherd or looking to add sheep to your flock! 

Read More
Episode 21: Interview with Navajo shepherd & weaver Nikyle Begay
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 21: Interview with Navajo shepherd & weaver Nikyle Begay

On this episode you will be hearing from Nikyle Begay who is a Navajo shepherd and weaver raising Navajo-Churro sheep in Arizona. This episode is packed full of powerful and beautiful stories told to Nikyle by her elders, the history of the Navajo-Churro sheep, and Nikyle's process from shearing her sheep all the way into one of her beautiful weavings! 

Read More
Episode 20: What do Sheep eat?
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 20: What do Sheep eat?

On this week’s episode Laura Kramer from La Bella Farm joins me again on the podcast. Laura is a Ruminant Nutritionist and shares so much knowledge on what a healthy diet for a sheep should look like and what to look for if your flock is not receiving the right nutrition, along with some other great tips! 

Read More
Episode 19: The Lustrous Locks of the Teeswater Sheep
Casey Dowell Casey Dowell

Episode 19: The Lustrous Locks of the Teeswater Sheep

On this week’s episode I interviewed Virginia Scholomiti who raises Teeswater and Wensleydale sheep on her farm the Yellowfarm just outside Albany, New York. Virginia shares about her farm and flock, about the Teeswater breed up program, her love for there wool and how she likes working with there gorgeous locks, and some great advice if you are looking to start breeding your sheep! I can't wait for y'all to hear this great interview!

Read More