Budding Creek Farm

The last day of the official Wool Month.... not in my house... every month is wool month!

Working on those wool mitts - between preparations for a training I'm running this weekend on the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan.

There are many facets to controlling internal parasites in your flock/herd. How and with what you deworm with is important, too. Formulation matters!
https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_8068ff99e22f478d8ff786b600ad3bd7.pdf

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What is scrapie?

Scrapie is a degenerative and eventually fatal disease affecting the central nervous systems of sheep and goats. It was first described in sheep almost 300 years ago in Europe. Animals may appear incoordinated and weak, become thin, be highly sensitive to noise and sudden movements, have tremors, press their heads against solid objects, star-gaze and repeatedly rub, leading to bare spots – therefore the disease commonly became known as “scrapie.”

Learn more about scrapie eradication efforts at: https://www.sheepusa.org/researcheducation-scrapie

Breakthrough research creates pigments made of wool A Kiwi company has developed a pigment made completely of wool that’s biodegradable and provides the same colour intensity as synthetic alternatives.

A few years ago I took all the yarn I spun during the "Tour de Fleece" outside for a photo shoot. Sparrow the cat approved! The basket on the left is well on its way to becoming a sweater!!!
I need to find more time to spin and knit!
Wool month continues.

Last chance to register for these upcoming workshops! We are excited to be hosting Ranching For Profit again this year for another round of workshops in both Virginia and Maryland. Join us to learn more about farm economics and strategies to make your business more profitable- a very important topic for ALL types of agricultural operations!

The workshops will be help October 22-23rd (Best Western Plus in Waynesboro, VA) and October 24-25th (Garrett College in McHenry, MD) from 9 am to 4 pm each day.

For more information or to register, visit https://vaforages.org/event/2024-ranching-for-profit-workshop/ (for Virginia) or https://go.umd.edu/rfpworkshop (for Maryland)

Next on my needles - 5 pairs of fingerless mitts. Again in superwash Merino.
When you knit for gifts and aren't sure if the recipients know about wool care - this is a much safer option!
(I know wool care - my husband is EXCELLENT at laundry - I still accidentally had very tiny socks come out of the dryer once!!! - I forgave him!)
Wool month continues!

I work tirelessly for the entire sheep industry and the challenges we face as sheep producers. Join me for a training session of the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan. It's just 2 weeks away. Nov. 3, 2024. Details below.

Oooohhh... I do love a good competition that involves wool!!!

Check this contest out and look for Backyard Green Films for live feed of what’s happening at Rhinebeck! Backyard Green Films

Daddo's hat is done! I can't wait to see them wearing them side by side!!!
Wool month continues.

It's "almost" done... a matching "Daddo" hat for my sweet boy to match his sweet baby.
Wool month marches on.

DYK... ASI is the national organization representing the interests of sheep producers located throughout the U.S. Learn how ASI is working on behalf of it's members and the sheep industry.
https://www.sheepusa.org/

October 16th 2024 Wednesday Market Report

Tiny hat update! It fits!!!! - and so does the other one!
He's perfect! (he's my "favorite youngest" grandson!!! I love all my grandsons - obviously!!!)
Wool month continues - more hats will be knit this season.

Two tiny hats complete, another just begun. Tomorrow I will make sure these fit and then I'll carry on.
Wool month continues!

One hat done, another begun!
Wool month marches on.

They all choose wool!!!

We had 17 amazing sewers compete in the Maryland Make It With Wool Contest today. What a beautiful display of the versatility of wool. In awe of the talent that these contestants shared with us today!

Progress on a lightweight hat.
This little dude is going to have a whole drawer full of hats by next weekend!
This one is in sock weight for these slightly chilly fall mornings.
Wool month continues!

The American Lamb Board (ALB) is looking for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep program.

Producers enrolled in the program will receive grant money to develop and implement Climate Smart Sheep management practices and measure and report emissions and life cycle analysis.

Learn more and apply at:
https://lambboard.com/climate-smart-sheep

The newest grandbaby outgrew his hat! Oh no....!!!!!!
I can certainly knit up some new ones in multiple weights!!!
Wool month continues.