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SUMMARY:Shed Talks - Foraged Cordage
DESCRIPTION:February 25\, 2024 – Foraged Cordage with Paige Miller 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm \nAt Middle Brook Fiberworks (Bedminster\, NJ) and streamed on Zoom \nSignup is needed but attendance is free for NJ Fibershed Members.  Non-members may attend for $15\, the price of a Community Supporter membership (and attend any other programs at the member rate during 2024).  There is no limit on attendees for this Shed Talk.  Details (Zoom link\, location for in person) will be sent roughly 1 week ahead of the talk. Non-members select Non-member status for the 1st talk you’d like to attend\, then select Member for any other talk. \nSignup here. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/shed-talks-foraged-cordage/
LOCATION:Middle Brook Fiberworks\, 705 Larger Cross Rd\, Bedmdinster\, NJ\, 07921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shed Talks,webinar,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000
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SUMMARY:Shed Talks - Ready Set Farm
DESCRIPTION:January 28\, 2024 – Ready\, Set\, Farm 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.  This Shed Talk will be a panel discussion by Natalie Burger of (Hidden Pastures)\, Marlene Halstead (Rocky Top Farm) and Sue Posergh (Windswept Acres) via Zoom only . \nSignup is needed but attendance is free for NJ Fibershed Members.  Non-members may attend for $15\, the price of a Community Supporter membership (and attend any other programs at the member rate during 2024).  There is no limit on attendees.  Details (Zoom link\, location for in person) will be sent roughly 1 week ahead of the talk. Non-members select Non-member status for the 1st talk you’d like to attend\, then select Member for any other talk. \nSignup here. \nZoom event only. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/ready-set-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Fiber Farming 101,panel discussion,Shed Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T100000
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SUMMARY:Member Open House - Duck Flats Farm Christmas Open House Dec 16 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nChristmas/Chanukah Open House \nDUCK FLATS FARM\n144 Old Clinton Road\nFlemington\, NJ  08822 \nFriday\, December 15\, 2023\nSaturday\, December 16\, 2023 \nTime:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nYarn * Roving * Needle Arts Supplies \nUnique Hand-Made Gifts \nGift Certificates  \n\nCranberry-Apple Chutney\nPhotos by Professional Photographer\, Samantha Monaco \nRaw Honey from Windy Hill Farm\, Cherryville\, NJ\n\n“free yarn give-a-away for all customers” \n  \n\nCome see our new Lower Fiber Studio\, specializing in weaving yarns\nCome see our “Fiber Wall” of many colors in the Lower Fiber Studio\nLovely sport and bulky weight yarns in many colors\n\nAs always\, our own Finn and Finn-cross yarns and roving \nFor information/directions: \nWebsite:  duckflatsfarmnj.com \nduckflats@earthlink.net \nCall or Text  908.303.5893 \n  \nComplete Flyer:   DUCK FLATS FARM Christmas Open House Dec 2023 \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/member-open-house-duck-flats-farm-christmas-open-house-dec-16-2023/
LOCATION:DUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event,fiber art sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000
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SUMMARY:Member Open House - Duck Flats Farm Christmas Open House Dec 15 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nChristmas/Chanukah Open House \nDUCK FLATS FARM\n144 Old Clinton Road\nFlemington\, NJ  08822 \nFriday\, December 15\, 2023\nSaturday\, December 16\, 2023 \nTime:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nYarn * Roving * Needle Arts Supplies \nUnique Hand-Made Gifts \nGift Certificates  \n\nCranberry-Apple Chutney\nPhotos by Professional Photographer\, Samantha Monaco \nRaw Honey from Windy Hill Farm\, Cherryville\, NJ\n\n“free yarn give-a-away for all customers” \n  \n\nCome see our new Lower Fiber Studio\, specializing in weaving yarns\nCome see our “Fiber Wall” of many colors in the Lower Fiber Studio\nLovely sport and bulky weight yarns in many colors\n\nAs always\, our own Finn and Finn-cross yarns and roving \nFor information/directions: \nWebsite:  duckflatsfarmnj.com \nduckflats@earthlink.net \nCall or Text  908.303.5893 \n  \nComplete Flyer:   DUCK FLATS FARM Christmas Open House Dec 2023 \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/member-open-house-duck-flats-farm-christmas-open-house-dec-15-2023/
LOCATION:DUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event,fiber art sales
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SUMMARY:Fiber Farm Market at the Sheep Shack - Dec 9th 10 AM to 2 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Windswept Acres Sheep Shack in Pittstown for your fiber fix.  Last Open Farm for 2023 is Dec. 9th 10AM to 2PM. We’re doing demos/ talks which walk you through the fiber creation process from shearing to final products. \n-August was shearing (Sue’s son Chris flew in from Montana to shear 4 sheep and explain the process as he worked\, to the delight of visitors of all ages).\n-September was skirting (the fleeces shorn in August) and washing.\n– October was making .Fleece Acorns\n– December 9 will be skirting (by popular demand!) as well as hand carding and combing.  Informal demos/ talks at 11AM and 1PM.\n \n  \n\nCornerstone farms vending and organizing guests\, demos and classes are:\n\nWindswept Acres – fleeces\, roving\, yarn & sheepskins from Sue’s flock of natural colored and white Romney and Dorset sheep\, plus NJ Blankets.  And meet the sheep! \nWindswept Acres Sheep Shack Vendors\nDancing Waters Farm – natural colored and hand dyed mohair/ wool roving\, tops & yarn from Andrea’s Angora goats and sheep\, plus catnip and NJ Blankets. \n \n\nOther NJ Fibershed members vending include:\n\nG.P.K Woodcrafts & Restorations – Gregg’s locally made cutting and charcutier boards as well as wooden vases (made from locally sourced hard woods -maple\, ash\, walnut) \n \nWillow Pond Farm – Sue’s raw natural colored and white fleeces (Gotland\, Jacob) \n \n\nPlus other local products (farm and artisans):\n\nGlass artist – Bonnie’s handcrafted\, one-of-a-kind pressed glass sun-catchers\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHoney\nUsed fiber equipment for sale\n\nLouet Nilus Loom\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGuests\, demos and classes will be announced via Instagram (@windsweptsheep) and on Dancing Waters Farm website (https://mohair-fiber.com) as they are scheduled. \nPlease stop by and come talk fiber! Our goal for opening the Sheep Shed is to connect local to local.\nAddress: 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ 08876\n#localfibernj #localfiberarts #localfiberfarms \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/fiber-farm-market-at-the-sheep-shack/
LOCATION:Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ\, 08867
CATEGORIES:farmer's market,member farmer events
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SUMMARY:Member Open Farm / Sale - Forest Bluff Farm - Lebanon NJ - Nov 5
DESCRIPTION:Farm Open House and Sale\nWhen:  Sunday\, November 5\, 2023\, 11AM – 3PM\nWhere : Forest Bluff Farm\, 20 Molasses Hill Road\, Lebanon\, NJ  08833 (in Clinton Township\, just off Route 31) \nWe’ll have Finn & Cashgora fleeces for spinning\, honey\, beeswax\, handcrafted items\, Fibershed blankets\, Spring lambs and kid goats\, Finnsheep breeding stock (rams & ewes)…and plenty of Fall Farm Photo opps! \n   \n \n  \nMore info/ questions: forestblufffarm@gmail.com \n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/member-open-farm-sale-forest-bluff-farm-lebanon-nj-nov-5/
LOCATION:Forest Bluff Farm\, 20 Molasses Hill Rd\, Lebanon\, NJ\, 08833\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000
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SUMMARY:NJ Fibershed Fall Fleece and Yarn Sale 2023
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 29\, 2023 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. (Rain date: November 5)\n\nWe’ve decided to keep the original date as the forecast has been improving up until decision time (noon Sat. Oct. 28th). \nNeed a fiber fix? Longing to see sheep? You’re in luck because we’re holding a Fleece & Yarn Sale on Sunday\, October 29\, 2023\, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nThe Sale will feature fleece\, yarn\, spinning fiber\, honey\, and other farm products from local fiber producers and artisans. \nAre you a spinner? Pack your wheels and spindles and join us for a Spin-In\, hosted by the South Jersey Guild of Spinners & Handweavers! \nNJ Fibershed blankets will be available for purchase.  Back by popular demand\,Windswept Acres Farm will provide a Sheep Selfie station again. \nThis is an outdoor event\, with field parking and shopping. \nLocation: Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Rd\, Pittstown\, NJ 08867\nWe are helping organize carpools. If you’re interested\, fill out this form. \nCOVID-19 Safety Precautions: \nTo ensure the safety of all attendees this will be an exclusively outdoor event. Masks welcome!\nThere are no public restroom facilities\, but there will be a hand washing station. \n2023 Vendor List:\nClaudine Celebuski \nDancing Waters Farm (NJ Blankets) \nForest Bluff Farm \nG.P.K. Woodworking and Restorations \nHidden Valley Farm \nLavender Green of Indian Mills \n \nMiddle Brook Fiberworks (NJ Blankets) \nMommy and Me Farm \nRocky Top Farm \n \nSmiling Dog Farm (NJ Blankets) \nSolstice Farm \nSweet Caroline’s Bakeshop \nThree Bunny Designs \nWillow Pond Farm \nWindswept Acres Farm (NJ Blankets) \nTalks\, Demons and More!\n11:00                    Registration for our 1st Fiber Along Breed Study – Romney Opens (at the Info Booth) \n11:30 – 12:30      Fiber Along Show and Tell \n2:30 – 3:30        Flax – Growing\, Processing and Spinning by Joan Mruk\, also demonstrating all day \nAll day demos: \nFrances Irwin Handweavers Guild – Weaving\n \nJoan Mruk – Flax  Spinning \nSouth Jersey Guild of Spinners & Handweavers – Spinning\, Weaving \nNJ Blankets still available\, get yours before they’re sold out! \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/nj-fibershed-fall-fleece-and-yarn-sale-2023/
LOCATION:Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ\, 08867
CATEGORIES:farmer's market,fiber art sales,fiber event,fibershed affiliate event,NJ Fibershed Events
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SUMMARY:Duck Flats Farm Autumn Open House - Oct. 14 10 AM - 4 PM
DESCRIPTION:Yarn\, Roving\, Needle Arts Supplies\, Gift Certificates\, Hand-made Items \n\nCome see our new Lower Fiber Studio\, specializing in weaving yarns\nCome see our “Fiber Wall” of many colors in the Lower Fiber Studio\n\n\nLovely sport and bulky weight yarns in many colors\n\n\nAs always\, our own Finn and Finn-cross yarns and roving\n“free yarn give-a-away for all customers”\nFor information/directions: Call or Text  908.303.5893 or duckflats@earthlink.net \n\nFor More Details see flyer:  DUCK FLATS Autumn Open House \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/duck-flats-farm-autumn-open-house-oct-14-10-am-4-pm/
LOCATION:DUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Duck Flats Farm":MAILTO:duckflats@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Natural Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a NJ Fibershed Community Day – Natural Dye Workshop on Sunday September 17th 11am-3pm \nCLASS SOLD OUT – please sign up for the waitlist. \nLonging to play with color and connect with the plants and fiber in your local area? Natural dyer extraordinaire Pamela Jenkins will lead a small group of fiber enthusiasts through a day of dyeing where you’ll get to play with fresh indigo dyeing\, bundle print dyeing\, and solar dyeing as well as learn about locally foraged color. Get a taste of all three of these fun techniques as you connect with the plants that can make color around you. \nBring your own pre-mordanted items to dye (don’t worry\, we’ll send instructions when you register) or pre-order local fiber from our Fibershed that will be prepared for you ahead of time so it’s dye-ready on the day. We’ll provide plenty of options of dye stuff to play with\, but if you have something from home you want to bring\, please feel free. \nNOTE: Limited to 12 attendees\, members given priority for registration. \nWhen: Sunday September 17th 11am-3pm \nLocation: Middlebrook Fiberworks\, Bedminster\, NJ \nCost: Member tickets $25-45 (Sliding scale)\, non-member tickets $55 – Available for purchase now!  Cancellation notifications must be received by midnight Sep. 15th. \nWaitlist: if you find the workshop is sold out. \nPre-order ready-to-dye local wool from our Fibershed: \nWindswept Sheep \nMiddle Brook Fiberworks \nWhat we’ll provide: \n\nLocally-grown\, locally-sourced dye stuffs\nAll equipment and supplies\nOverview of natural dyeing techniques\n\nWhat you’ll need to bring: \n\nYarn (no fleece or roving please): up to 6 individual skeins\, each skein no more than 4 oz\nInstructions on how to mordant wool here: https://botanicalcolors.com/how-to-mordant-animal-fibers/\n\nOptional materials: \n\nNatural fiber fabric or ribbon\, each piece no larger than 1/2 yard\nYour own dye stuffs you’d like to learn more about\n\nAbout the instructor: Pamela Jenkins grew up in the middle of the woods\, wandering amongst trees\, along stream banks\, and through meadows\, listening closely to her grandparents’ and father’s shared knowledge of the plants which surrounded them. She is honored to be the steward of a small piece of land in Baltimore County\, where she has planted many of the native trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous plants she remembers from her childhood\, as well as many old-fashioned garden favorites. She approaches natural dyeing and eco printing with enthusiasm and sense of exploration. This willingness to follow the question\, “what if …” has led to many happy discoveries about the colors present in the plants found in our gardens and wild spaces. Pamela is happiest in the garden planting\, tending\, or harvesting; in the studio making prints\, creating books or playing with fibers; or when sharing her love of these activities with others. \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/community-day-natural-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:Middle Brook Fiberworks\, 705 Larger Cross Rd\, Bedmdinster\, NJ\, 07921\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T160000
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SUMMARY:Duck Flats Farm Christmas -Chanukah Open House - Producer Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 16\, 2022 and Saturday\, December 17\, 2022 \nTime:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nYarn * Roving * Needle Arts Supplies \nUnique Hand-Made Gifts \nGift Certificates \n\nCranberry-Apple Chutney\nPhotos by Professional Photographer\, Samantha Monaco \nRaw Honey from Windy Hill Farm\, Cherryville\, NJ\n\n“free yarn give-a-away for all customers”  \nCome see our new Lower Fiber Studio\, specializing in weaving yarns \n\nCome see our “Fiber Wall” of many colors in the Lower Fiber Studio\nLovely sport and bulky weight yarns in many colors\nAs always\, our own Finn and Finn-cross yarns and roving\n\n \nFor information/directions: \nWebsite:  duckflatsfarmnj.com \nOr \nduckflats@earthlink.net \nOr \nCall or Text  908.303.5893 \n  \nPlease see the attached flyer for the information for our Christmas/Chanukah Open House this December 16th and 17th. We have quite a nice selection of new yarn and roving arrivals from our wonderful sheep\, goats and alpaca. \nWe are also welcoming our two new alpacas\, Dexter and Marvin\, on December 10th. Come by our farm during the Open House to say ‘Hello” to the new members of our farm family. Hope to see you! \nKind regards\, \nLuana Pesco Koplowitz \nDUCK FLATS Farm Christmas Open House Dec 2022 \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/duck-flats-farm-christmas-chanukah-open-house-producer-member-event/
LOCATION:DUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:open house
ORGANIZER;CN="Duck Flats Farm":MAILTO:duckflats@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000
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SUMMARY:Special Virtual Meeting: Upcoming USDA Rule Changes to Availability of Sheep/ Goat Medications
DESCRIPTION:Special Event sponsored by the ASI Region 1 Sheep organizations. This session will focus on the USDA rule change that will impact producers access to certain medications and will require a prescription going forward starting in Mid-2023. The event requires registration. Once registered\, you will receive a confirmation with login details. I encourage anyone who has livestock to attend this session so that you are prepared for when the change goes into effect and have the medications you need to treat your animals. Although  the event requires registration it is open to all\, so feel free to forward to anyone that you think may be interested or benefit from it.  Further description and details are below. \nHave EWE heard?  Join us on November 17th at 7PM (Eastern Standard Time)as we hear from Roselle Busch\, DVM\, School of Veterinary Medicine\, University of California – Davis about what the upcoming Veterinary Client Patient Relationship changes mean for sheep and goat producers.   In June 2023\, all antimicrobials will require a veterinary prescription.   Dr. Busch will explain the change and what producers need to know to be ready.  The virtual meeting is hosted by:  Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool Growers Assoc; New Jersey’s Garden State Sheep Breeders; New York’s Empire Sheep Producers; Connecticut Sheep Breeders\, Inc; Massachusetts Federation of Sheep Assoc; Vermont Sheep & Goat Assoc; New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Growers Assoc; and Maine Sheep Breeders Assoc. \nRegistration is required in advance of the Zoom meeting:  https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocOmhqTIrHNPhrRvutByM_MYTOHq3-3ES \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  You can join by computer\, smart device\, or telephone. \nZoom Meeting Date: Nov 17\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/special-virtual-meeting-upcoming-usda-rule-changes-to-availability-of-sheep-goat-medications/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T160000
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CREATED:20210909T003633Z
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UID:24666-1666522800-1666540800@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:NJ Fibershed Fall Fleece and Yarn Sale 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Oct 23\, 2022 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. (Rain date Oct. 30th.)\n\nNeed a fiber fix? Longing to see sheep? You’re in luck because we’re holding a Fleece & Yarn Sale on Sunday\, Oct. 23\, 2022\, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m (Rain date Oct. 30th). \nThe Sale will feature fleece\, yarn\, spinning fiber\, honey\, and other farm products from local fiber producers and artisans. \nAre you a spinner? Pack your wheels and spindles and join us for a Spin-In\, hosted by the North Country Spinners and the South Jersey Guild of Spinners & Handweavers! \nNJ Fibershed blankets will be available for purchase.  Back by popular demand\,Windswept Acres Farm will provide a Sheep Selfie station again.  There will also be a drawing for a NJ Fibershed tote with roving at 3PM. \nThis is an outdoor event\, with field parking and shopping. \nLocation: Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Rd\, Pittstown\, NJ 08867 \nCOVID-19 Safety Precautions: \nTo ensure the safety of all attendees this will be an exclusively outdoor event. Masks welcome!\nThere are no public restroom facilities\, but there will be a hand washing station. \nVendor List: \nClaudine Celebuski \nDancing Waters Farm (NJ Blankets) \nForest Bluff Farm (NJ Blankets) \nG.P.K. Woodworking and Restorations \nHard Scrabble Farm \nLavender Green of Indian Mills \nMiddle Brook Fiberworks (NJ Blankets) \nPine Hill Farm \nRocky Top Farm \nSmiling Dog Farm (NJ Blankets) \nSweet Caroline’s Bakeshop \nWindswept Acres Farm (NJ Blankets) \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLocal fiber producer/ artisans wanting to participate – see Call for Vendors. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/nj-fibershed-fall-fleece-and-yarn-sale-2022/
LOCATION:Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ\, 08867
CATEGORIES:farmer's market,fiber event,fibershed affiliate event
ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20221001T142901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T144328Z
UID:25763-1666432800-1666454400@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Duck Flats Farm Autumn Open House - Producer Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Open House  – Saturday\, October 22\, 2022  10:00 am to 4:00 pm\n\nDUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road Flemington\, NJ\n\n  \nYarn\, Roving\, Needle Arts Supplies\, Gift Certificates\, Hand-made Items\n\nCome see our new Lower Fiber Studio\, specializing in weaving yarns\nCome see our “Fiber Wall” of many colors in the Lower Fiber Studio\nLovely sport and bulky weight yarns in many colors\nAs always\, our own Finn and Finn-cross yarns and roving\n\n  \n“free yarn give-a-away for all customers” \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCall or Text  908.303.5893 or duckflats@earthlink.net for information/directions \n  \n  \n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/duck-flats-farm-autumn-open-house-producer-member-event/
LOCATION:DUCK FLATS FARM\, 144 Old Clinton Road\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:farmer's market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20221001T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T155523Z
UID:25778-1664582400-1665359999@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:National Spinning and Weaving Week
DESCRIPTION:The first full week in October is always National Spinning and Weaving Week! \nWhy not celebrate by exploring your local fiber producers?  Plus it’s easy to find them using our Directory! \nIt’s also a great time to plan fiber gift ideas\, mapping out what you might need so you’re ready to view fiber items at our upcoming Fall Fleece and Yarn Sale in just 3 weeks (Oct. 23rd)! \nIf you’re new to spinning or weaving or just want to learn more about fiber\, get your questions together and bring them to the Sale.  The South Jersey Guild of Spinners and Hand Weavers and North Country Spinners will be hosting a Spin In at the sale. \nAlso our NJ Fibershed Blankets will be on sale by participating producers!!!  The unique design features three solid color sections representing the 3 NJ regions\, the colors fading into one another as no one really knows where each NJ region starts and ends! The nine step transitions represent the nine farms who contributed wool to the project.   \n \n  \nNJ Fibershed Oct 24 2021 Yarn and Fleece Sale\nNJ Fibershed Oct 24 2021 Yarn and Fleece Sale\nNJ Fibershed Oct 24 2021 Yarn and Fleece Sale\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/national-spinning-and-weaving-week/
CATEGORIES:celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20220403T144156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T144156Z
UID:25311-1650711600-1650744000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Celebration of Fibers - Guild Member Event
DESCRIPTION:PHILADELPHIA GUILD OF HANDWEAVERS CELEBRATION OF FIBERS  APRIL 22\, 2022\, Opening Reception 6-8 pm \nFollowing PGHW’s philosophy: \n“We learn by doing and grow by sharing\,” this annual juried exhibition of our members work\, serves as a showcase for both our experienced and emerging fiber artists. Our annual celebration also  serves as an educational experience for our growing membership and the general public.   Exceptional craftsmanship among participants and constructive criticism from jurors encourages both the integrity of craft and craftsperson. This show aims to encourage everyone to continue creating. \n3705 Main Street\,\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19127\nwww.pghw.org \nCelebration Hours:\nApril 23\, 2022 11-8 pm\nApril 24\, 2022 11-8 pm\nApril 29\, 2022 11-8 pm\nApril 30. 2022 11-8 pm\nMay 1\, 2022 10-2 pm \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/celebration-of-fibers-guild-member-event/
LOCATION:PHILADELPHIA GUILD OF HANDWEAVERS (PGHW)\, 3705 Main Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:fiber event,NJ Fibershed Guild Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHILADELPHIA GUILD OF HANDWEAVERS (PGHW)":MAILTO:info@pghw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20220209T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T010503Z
UID:25047-1648893600-1648915200@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Lambs - Wool & Fiber Art  - Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Vendors who would like to participate\, please contact  Erin Peek at 609-231-4509. \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/a-celebration-of-lambs-wool-fiber-art-member-event/
LOCATION:Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy\, APRIL 2 10 am to 4 pm 100 Dennisville Petersburg Rd.\, Petersburg\, NJ
CATEGORIES:event,fiber art sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20220128T210031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T210031Z
UID:24992-1648893600-1648906200@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Freeform Tapestry Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Freeform Tapestry Weaving\, an Outdoor Weaving Workshop at Raritan Headwaters \nby Anne Choi of Middle Brook Fiberworks \nFreeform tapestry weaving is an expressive\, process-oriented way to explore traditional handweaving techniques to create a piece that is personal and unique. A standing tabletop loom enables us to incorporate a wealth of textures such as fluffy roving\, long fleece locks\, silk ribbon\, cotton punis\, and handspun art yarn. We’ll learn how to set up the loom and plan a design. Using various weave structures and knotting methods\, we’ll discover how to achieve geometric shapes and contours. At the end of class\, everyone will have completed their own sampler tapestry to take home.  All equipment\, tools\, and materials will be provided\, and participants are invited to bring any special fibers or yarn they would like to include in their works. \nThe class will be given at Raritan Headwaters\, 2121 Larger Cross Road\, Gladstone\, NJ 07934\non 4/02/22 from 10 AM – 1:30-PM (Rain date: April 9)\nSignup/ More Info: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/event/introduction-to-freeform-tapestry-weaving/ \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/introduction-to-freeform-tapestry-weaving/
LOCATION:Raritan Headwaters\, 2121 Larger Cross Road\, Gladstone\, NJ\, 07934
CATEGORIES:class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raritan Headwaters":MAILTO:info@raritanheadwaters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20220124T213654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T005251Z
UID:24916-1645038000-1645041600@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:DIY Product Photography - Virtual Class - Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Laura Chandler\, owner of Smiling Dog Farm in Lumberton\, NJ\, will present a workshop to help fiber farmers and artisans get started with product photography.  The topics she will cover include: \n\nBasic principles and elements of photography\nEquipment for setting up a product photography area at home\nTechniques and tips for shooting product and lifestyle photos\nBasic editing and getting photos ready for online sales or websites\n\nThis is a beginner-level workshop for non-professional photographers\, and will be geared towards using point-and-shoot or phone cameras.  The workshop will be held via Zoom\, on February 16\, 2022 at 7:00 p.m \nThe class is free and only open to members\, so please register via our website shop.  There is limit of 15 participants to allow time for questions. \nLaura Chandler with her sheep (Photo courtesy of Smiling Dog Farm)\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/diy-product-photography-virtual-class-members-only/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:class,virtual class
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ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20220107T210850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T211000Z
UID:24880-1642001400-1642005000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Shave 'Em to Save 'Em Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge with Deb Robson Jan 12 - Feb 23\, 2022 - Livestock Conservancy Digital Event
DESCRIPTION:Register for the SE2SE Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge \nAre you ready to kick off the New Year with another Rare Wool Fiber Challenge? \nAlready know the basics of knitting or crochet? Want to add to (or start) a hand-crafted sweater collection? Let’s make a resolution to create a sweater with wool from an endangered sheep! Accept the SE2SE Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge with expert spinner\, knitter\, author and fiber arts educator Deborah Robson! \nJoin us LIVE on ZOOM for four alternating Wednesdays at 3:30 PM Eastern\, in January and February as we create a sweater with rare wool. \n\nWednesday\, January 12\, 2022 – Planning: Materials and Patterns\nWednesday\, January 26\, 2022 – Testing: Swatches and Measurements\nWednesday\, February 9\, 2022 – Evaluating Progress/Trouble-shooting/How to(s)\nWednesday\, February 23\, 2022 – Progress Reports/Addressing Problems/Sweater Showcase\n\nDuring these live chats Deborah will cover all the sweater making basics\, and answer your questions. Can’t make the live chat? No worries. All videos will be recorded and archived in both the Facebook group and YouTube for later viewing.  If you can’t make the live chat\, you may submit your questions to Cindra Kerscher (ckerscher@livestockconservancy.org) at least 48 hours prior to each class. \nFor this challenge you are welcome to work from a pattern of your choosing. Deborah will also supply recommendations for the best Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em breeds for sweater making\, as well as resources for knitting patterns. \nThe only challenge requirement is that your sweater be constructed of 100% rare wool from breeds listed on The Livestock Conservancy’s Conservation Priority List (Breeds are listed below). You may spin the yarn or purchase from a registered SE2SE Fiber Provider for this Fiber Challenge. If you have left-over yarn or roving from your Passport projects\, you may even blend two or more breeds together to make your sweater yarn. For this challenge feel free to experiment with plying or combining any of the breeds on our Conservation Priority List. If you need to buy fiber\, roving\, or yarn for your sweater\, search the online Directory OR see list below for NJ Fibershed Producers/ Artisans who sell products containing wool from sheep breeds on the Livestock Conservancy List. \nRegister for the Save Our Sheep Sweater Challenge today!  \n******* \nLivestock Conservancy Sheep Conservation Priority List with link to NJ Fibershed Members with These Breeds:\nNorth American Breeds \nFlorida Cracker (Critical) \nGulf Coast or Gulf Coast Native (Critical) \nHog Island (Critical) \nNavajo-Churro (Critical) \nSanta Cruz (Critical) \nJacob – American (Threatened): Jenny Jump Farm\, Willow Pond Farm \nKarakul – American (Threatened) \nRomeldale/CVM (Threatened) \nBarbados Blackbelly (Watch) \nSt. Croix (Watch) \nTunis (Watch) \nBreeds Imported Before 1900 \nCotswold (Threatened) \nDorset Horn (Threatened) \nLincoln (Threatened) \nOxford (Watch) \nShropshire (Watch) \nSouthdown (Recovering) \nBreeds Imported After 1900 \nTeeswater (Critical): Hidden Pastures Luxury fiber Farm \nBlack Welsh Mountain (Threatened) \nClun Forest (Threatened) \nLeicester Longwool (Threatened) \nWiltshire Horn (Watch) \nShetland (Recovering): Ewe Can Do It Shetland Sheep Farm\, Hardscrabble Farm\, Middle Brook Farm \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/shave-em-to-save-em-save-our-sheep-sweater-challenge-with-deb-robson-jan-12-feb-23-2022-livestock-conservancy-digital-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:class,online class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20211201T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T191246Z
UID:24852-1639490400-1639494000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Fiber to Fabric Zoom Meeting - Partner Event
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fiber Processors\, Spinners\,Weavers\, Knitters and Fabric Mills!\nAre you currently working in the fashion/textile supply chain? \nIf so\, please join our\nFiber to Fabric Zoom Meeting on December 14th from 2-3PM! \nAll Together Now PA is partnering with Fibershed to map and build a local textile supply chain in Pennsylvania and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Our goal for this meeting is to learn more about the needs of local businesses involved in textile production so we can support\, strengthen and begin to rebuild the PA supply chains\nthat connect producers with consumers. \nWe hope you can join us! \nPlease RSVP to receive the meeting Zoom link from our website. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/fiber-to-fabric-zoom-meeting-partner-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:meeting,Partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20211112T155203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T155203Z
UID:24764-1636804800-1636830000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:2021 Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium Virtual Gathering Fibershed Event
DESCRIPTION:2021 Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium\nWeaving Voices: People\, Land & Water\nA Virtual Gathering | November 13\, 2021\nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIllustration by Laurie Sawyer\nFibershedhed’s annual Symposium takes place this coming Saturday\, and we’re looking forward to a day full of connection and learning. Tickets are still available here! \nRecordings of all Symposium sessions will be available to view shortly after the conference for all who register. If you can’t attend all the sessions live\, you will be able to watch them later on your own schedule. \nCheck out some of the Symposium program highlights we know you’ll enjoy: \n\nConversation between Abena Cynthia Agyeibia of Kantamanto Market and Santa Puac of the Garment Worker Center: A Conversation between highly skilled women working at the front and end of the linear fast fashion model. The conversation explores the exacting needs for change from those on the front lines.\nA Presentation from Anja Lynbaeck of Local Futures\, an organization that develops\, advocates\, and connects communities growing ecological economies from the ground up.\nPresentation with Karen Hampton & Conversation Between Karen Hampton and Teju Adisa-Farrar: Presentation by textile artist\, anthropologist\, and storyteller Karen Hampton\, followed by a conversation with Teju Adisa-Farrar. An internationally recognized conceptual artist\, Karen Hampton will discuss her use of textile as a language that connects history\, ancestry\, landscapes and visual art\, and some of the influences that have shaped her work. She will show how she integrates the role of a weaver with that of a griot\, the storyteller. Teju Adisa-Farrar is a writer and geographer whose work centers on climate and environmental justice\, adaptive responses\, ecological resilience and cultural equity.\nScaling Agroforestry in CA and the US for Landscape-Scale Restoration\, Watershed Health\, Economic Resilience and Climate Change Mitigation: Agroforestry is the practice of integrating trees into our cropping and livestock systems\, bringing ecological and economic benefits to farms and ranches. This panel will discuss the various types of agroforestry practices\, their relevance for California fiber and food systems\, and strategies for implementation and establishment.\nLightning Talks with Marcia Barinaga\, John Bailey\, Kelli Dunaj\, Sarah Keiser: Join several of our producer-members as they provide insight into their lives\, endeavors\, business operations\, and land stewardship practices.\nWater Systems Panel with Andy Fisher\, Regina Hirsch\, Dennis Hutson\, Brad Lancaster: Watersheds within our arid and semi-arid landscapes have and will continue to experience changing precipitation patterns with climate change. This panel will discuss rehydration of our land and aquifers and what it means to do this work at multiple scales.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fibershed Marketplace Showcase will feature a range of the region’s soil-to-soil textiles and will highlight our region’s farmers\, artisans\, weavers\, felters\, knitters\, mills and natural dyers who will be offering freshly farmed and ranched goods from our range and cropland systems. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n9:00-9:15 am: Opening Remarks by Rebecca Burgess \n9:15-10:25 am: Conversation between Abena Cynthia Agyeibia of Kantamanto Market and Santa Puac of the Garment Worker Center \n10:15-11:10 am: Presentation by Anja Lynbaeck of Local Futures \n11:10-11:20 am: Short Break \n11:20-11:45 am: Presentation by Karen Hampton & Conversation between Karen Hampton and Teju Adisa-Farrar \n11:45-1:15 pm: Agroforestry Panel with Sonja Brodt\, Liz Carlisle\, Guido Frosini\, Jesse Smith; facilitated by Mike Conover \n1:15-1:35 pm: Fibershed Marketplace Showcase \n1:35-1:50 pm: Short Break \n1:50-2:30 pm: Lightning Talks with Marcia Barinaga\, John Bailey\, Kelli Dunaj\, Sarah Keiser \n2:30-4:00 pm: Water Systems Panel with Andrew Fisher\, Regina Hirsch\, Dennis Hutson\, Brad Lancaster \nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/2021-wool-fine-fiber-symposium-virtual-gathering-fibershed-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:fibershed affiliate event,symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed":MAILTO:hello@fiberhed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20211013T001802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T001802Z
UID:24724-1635447600-1635451200@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:All Together Now PA Wool Growers Meeting (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Attention wool growers and farmers interested in selling wool!\n\nAre you currently raising sheep for wool or looking to start? \nIf so\, please join our \nWool Growers Meeting \non \nOctober 28th from 7-8 PM \nAll Together Now PA is partnering with Fibershed to build a local textile supply chain in Pennsylvania and we’d love for you to be a part of it! \nOur goal is to learn more about the needs of wool growers so that we can support and strengthen local supply chains that connect producers with consumers. \nWe hope you can join us! \nPlease join us via Zoom. Sign Up HERE. \nAll Together Now PA is a nonprofit organization with a mission to unite rural and urban communities to build resilient\, restorative and just local economies that are self-reliant in basic needs. \nFor more information visit our website alltogethernowpa.com \n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/all-together-now-pa-wool-growers-meeting-partner-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner event,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20210619T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T160555Z
UID:24602-1626026400-1626039000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:All Together Now PA Flax Project Fundraiser - Partner Event
DESCRIPTION:Flax Flower Dinner\n\nfrom $75.00\n\n\nA fundraising event for the Pennsylvania Flax Project \nJuly 11\, 2021 (Rain Date\, July 18)\n6:00 pm – 9:30PM\nKneehigh Farm (3500 Coventryville Rd\, Pottstown) \nJoin us next to the flax field at Kneehigh Farm for a meal prepared by the chefs at Cadence Restaurant using food fresh from the surrounding farms. Celebrate and learn more about our Pennsylvania Flax Project and support our work to re-establish a U.S. based flax into linen supply. \nMenu \nThree savory courses with dessert and 1 complimentary glass of wine sponsored by Cellar Beast Winehouse included\, (BYOB if you’d like more). \nWhen cooking a farm-to-table dinner\, our chefs must wait to see what products will be ready to harvest. Specific menu will be available closer to the dinner date. Vegetarian options will be available. \nTickets \nStandard tickets are $125. If you are able\, kindly consider purchasing one of our higher tiered tickets as a way of contributing to Pennsylvania Flax Project’s fundraising. \n$75 (limited tickets available): These tickets are available for those interested in joining our dinner\, but are not able to contribute to our fundraising campaign. These tickets are made possible through the support of everyone in our community. \nTier 1: $125 includes dinner for one and a $35.00 contribution to the PA Flax Project. \nTier 2: $150 includes dinner for one and a $60.00 contribution to the PA Flax Project. \nTier 3: $250 includes dinner for one plus a $150.00 contribution to the PA Flax Project\, a thank you gift of a handmade market bag from kitchen garden textiles and home grown food from Kneehigh farm (a $150 retail value). \nTier 4: $500 includes dinner for one plus a $170.00 contribution to the PA Flax Project\, a thank you gift of a handmade quilted tablecloth/picnic blanket from kitchen garden textiles and homegrown food from Kneehigh farm (a $300 retail value). \nKindly RSVP by June 30\, 2021\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/all-together-now-fundraiser-for-pa-flax-project/
LOCATION:Kneehigh Farm\, 3500 Coventryville Rd\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19465\, United States
CATEGORIES:dinner,event,fundraising event,Partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20210223T151413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210228T142700Z
UID:24374-1621072800-1621087200@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:NJ Fibershed Blanket Project Fleece Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Fleece drop-off day will be Saturday\, May 15.  Hours for dropoff are 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The drop-off location will be:  Windswept Acres\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ. \nPrior to drop-off day\, please complete the project training requirements.  The training is in two parts:  1)  watch the YouTube skirting video by Ducky here: and 2) attend the virtual fleece assessment training by Susan Makuka via Zoom on May 4 at 7 pm (details will be posted once finalized).  Once these two training sessions have been completed\, you will be certified and will not have to repeat them. \nFor more information please contact the the Project Coordinator Laura Chandler (Smiling Dog Farm). \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/nj-fibershed-blanket-project-fleece-drop-off/
LOCATION:Windswept Acres Sheep Farm\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ\, 08867
CATEGORIES:member farmer events
ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20210223T151511Z
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SUMMARY:NJ Fibershed Blanket Project Fleece Quality Training
DESCRIPTION:Prior to drop-off day\, please complete the project training requirements.  The training is in two parts:  1)  watch the YouTube skirting video by Ducky here: and 2) attend the virtual fleece assessment training by Susan Makuka via Zoom on May 4 at 7 pm (details will be posted once finalized).  Once these two training sessions have been completed\, you will be certified and will not have to repeat them. \nFleece drop-off day will be Saturday\, May 15.  Hours for dropoff are 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The drop-off location will be:  Windswept Acres\, 173 Whitebridge Road\, Pittstown\, NJ. \nFor more information please contact the the Project Coordinator Laura Chandler (Smiling Dog Farm). \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/nj-fibershed-blanket-project-fleece-quality-training/
LOCATION:Zoom Training\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:member farmer events
ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20201019T132438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T133547Z
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SUMMARY:Wool for Specialty Markets 2 Part Webinar
DESCRIPTION:American Sheep Industry (ASI) Sponsored Webinar on Wool for Specialty Markets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA two-part webinar presented by the American Sheep Industry Association will discuss Wool for Specialty Markets on Oct. 28 and 29\, beginning at 6 p.m. mountain time each day. The webinar will be available through Zoom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart one of the webinar will focus on producing the best wool for handspinners and fiber enthusiasts. Part two will help producers prepare their wool\, learn the ins and outs of working with a small mill\, and discover what products they might sell\, as well as where to sell their premium wool.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWool for Specialty Markets Webinar Registration is available now and limited to 100 participants. Recordings will be available at SheepUSA.org after the webinar is completed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/wool-for-specialty-markets/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Farming 101,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20200812T155954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T155954Z
UID:23611-1597190400-1598832000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Grazing 101: Sustainable Pasture Management for Livestock Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sustainably manage beef cattle\, sheep and meat goats on pasture. Understand the variables concerning grazing systems\, paddocks\, fencing\, and forage quality. This is an online\, work at your own pace (up to 60 days after starting) course which can be started at any time so please ignore the dates given for this event in our calendar – you pick the dates that work best for you. \n\n\nSkill Level:  Beginner\, Intermediate \nLength of Access:  60 days \nSections:  7 \nLength:  12 hours \nLanguage:  English \nInstructors: David Hartman\, Extension Educator\, Livestock and Jessica A Williamson PhD\, Former Extension Forage Specialist\nLimited time offer: Register for this course at 50% off the original price through August 31. Price shown reflects discount. View promotion terms.\n****\n\nWho is this for?\n\nNew and beginning grazing managers who want to start raising\, or continue to raise beef cattle\, sheep\, or meat goats on pasture. \n*** \nDescription: \n\n\nPastures can exist in places where other crops cannot; therefore\, they can add value to otherwise unproductive land. It can be daunting to think about where to begin as no two plots of land are exactly alike. As you choose a grazing system that will be a good fit for you and your livestock\, you will want to consider your personal goals\, time commitment and available resources. \nForage quality is the basis of animal health in a grazing system and is impacted by plant development and the timing of grazing. We’ll discuss the practical aspects of designing your pasture system\, such as the number of animals\, paddock size and fencing type. You’ll learn about various types of grazing systems (rotational grazing\, strip grazing\, high density grazing) and the benefits and challenges of each. You’ll be introduced to the costs associated with grazing and identify opportunities for additional grazing-based income. \nIn this self-paced course\, you will use a combination of readings\, videos and handouts to learn the basics of raising livestock on pasture. Readings will be your primary source of information\, along with supplemental videos and knowledge check questions. Each section of the course concludes with an opportunity to reflect on how to incorporate what you’ve learned into your grazing operation. This course will provide you with a practical\, research-based foundation on which to build a successful grazing enterprise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/grazing-101-sustainable-pasture-management-for-livestock-online-course/
CATEGORIES:online class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20200812T154357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T160314Z
UID:23605-1597190400-1598832000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Sheep Management and Production Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of sheep production and how to manage your operation\, including breeds and selection\, nutrition\, health problems\, grazing\, and marketing.  This is an online\, work at your own pace (up to 60 days after starting) course which can be started at any time so please ignore the dates given for this event in our calendar – you pick the dates that work best for you. \nSkill Level:  Beginner\, Intermediate\nLength of Access:  60 days\, proceed at own pace.\nSections:  8\nLength:  25 hours\nLanguage:  English\nInstructor: Melanie Barkley\, Extension Educator\, Livestock \n\nNote: This course offers a certificate of completion.\nLimited time offer: Register for this course at 50% off the original price through August 31. Price shown reflects discount. View promotion terms.\n\n***\n\n\nWho is this for?\n\n\nAnyone getting started in the sheep business\nProducers who want to improve their sheep operation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** \nDescription: \nRaising sheep is an incredibly rewarding\, yet also challenging enterprise. You have to provide the best care for your sheep\, while making sound business decisions to ensure that your operation is profitable. \nIn this self-paced course\, you’ll use a combination of readings\, videos\, and handouts to learn about the basics of sheep production. Readings will be your primary source of information. The course begins with looking at production facilities and how to design a handling system that meets your needs. Videos will teach you how to select the breed of sheep best suited for your goals and operation\, how to meet the nutritional needs of your sheep\, and how to manage pasture and forage. This course covers breeding and managing sheep through the reproductive cycle\, as well as how to identify and correct sheep health problems. You’ll also learn effective ways to market your sheep and lamb products\, and how to handle the financial planning for sheep production. Videos will teach you about pricing practices\, identifying a market\, and direct marketing. \nYou will be able to print handouts about sheep body condition scoring\, breeds and reproduction planning\, and grazing management. You will be provided with worksheets that you can use to create your own operational records and budgets\, make feeding decisions\, and estimate retail values. Knowledge check questions throughout the course will help you review what you learn\, and each section also provides you the opportunity to reflect on how to incorporate what you’ve learned into your sheep operation. There is a 5 question quiz at the end of each section. You need to score a 70% on each quiz to successfully earn your certificate. \nMore details on the website. \n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/sheep-management-and-production-online-course/
CATEGORIES:online class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20200530T142101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T142101Z
UID:23388-1591124400-1591128000@njfibershed.com
SUMMARY:Sustainable management of internal parasites in sheep and goats in the upper Midwest and Northeastern USA 4 Part WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The four sessions will be held via Zoom at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings – June 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23.  These will be approximately 1 hour long each\, with a question and answer portion for each session.  They will be recorded and posted prior to the next session\, so you may view them later.  All 4 sessions for $25. Please see the session titles below.\n\n\nAs the weather starts warming\, parasites become a major challenge for sheep and goat production.  It is important to develop an effective and sustainable parasite control program which is specific to each farm’s unique circumstances\, reducing animal health and productivity losses while also minimizing drug resistance issues.\n\nTo address this issue\, the MSU Small Ruminant Team will be hosting a 4-part webinar called “Sustainable management of internal parasites in sheep and goats in the upper Midwest and Northeast USA”.\n\n\n\nSession 1:  June 2 (all sessions at 7:00 pm via Zoom) \nParasites of major health and economic impact in sheep and goats\, and basics of their lifecycles \nSession 2:  June 9 \nFactors that determine risk of parasite infection and grazing management strategies \nSession 3:  June 16 \nControl and infection monitoring approaches: effective use of drugs\, maintenance of refugia\, FAMACHA and fecal egg counting monitoring programs.  \nSession 4:  June 23 \nPutting it all together: developing a successful sustainable integrated parasite control program for your farm.   \n\n\n\nRegistration is $25 per household.  Please register at:   https:/commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3645Click on the MSU Extension – Small Ruminant link.  After registration\, you will be sent a link to access the webinars via Zoom. \n\n\nContact Erin Recktenwald at ebr@msu.edu with any questions.\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/sustainable-management-of-internal-parasites-in-sheep-and-goats-in-the-upper-midwest-and-northeastern-usa-4-part-webinar/
LOCATION:Michigan State Univ Extenstion Sheep and Goat Zoom Webinar\, MI
CATEGORIES:webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MSU Extension Sheep and Goat":MAILTO:Erin Recktenwald at ebr@msu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T003055
CREATED:20200128T143937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T134614Z
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SUMMARY:Spring NJ Fibershed Marketplace - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:We regret to announce that we will be postponing our May 29 spinning workshop\, Fleeces From Our Fibershed with Deborah Robson\, as well as our May 30 Fiber Farm Market. All registration fees will be refunded. \nThis decision\, as difficult and disappointing as it is for everyone\, was unavoidable in light of the unprecedented challenges we face due to the pandemic. We will continue to monitor the situation and to abide by state mandates. We hope to be able to set a new date for our workshop and Fiber Farm Market soon. \n******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** \nOur Spring Fiber Farm Market will be held May 30th from 10-5PM in the great room of the HWNC building at the Willow School\, 1150 Pottersville Rd\, Gladstone\, NJ 07934.  It will feature local vendors selling yarn\, fleece\, finished goods such as blankets\, hats\, and socks–all from their flocks–and other farm goods.  Other vendors will provide natural dye plants and seeds\, as well as handcrafted goods sourced from local materials.  This is your chance to connect with local farmers and artisans. \nAt the Market on Saturday\, Deborah Robson\, author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook will give a free presentation entitled\, “The Magic of Wool.” Other Market day events include a fleece skirting demonstration\, and spinning and knitting circles.  All events are open to the public. \nDeborah Robson will be joining us for our kickoff weekend–on Friday\, May 29\, she’ll be teaching a handspinning workshop at Middle Brook Fiberworks\, also in Bedminster. The full-day class will focus on working with breed-specific wool from sheep breeds raised in New Jersey. \nVending information: \nWe’re providing two options:  vending spaces and consignment applications are both available. \nIn keeping with our goal of promoting local fiber producers and artisans\, priority will be given to NJ fiber farmers and artisans\, while PA\, NY\, CT\, DE\, and MD producers and artisans are also encouraged to apply.  Fiber products must be a minimum of 50% locally sourced. \nVending spaces will be 10×10 and the fees are $60 for members and $75 for non-members.\nApplications open: February 2\, 2020\nApplication Deadline: March 28\, 2020\nVendors notified of acceptance: April 4\, 2020\nFull payment due:  April 11\, 2020 \nWe will also be providing consigment services for 20% of sales.  Consignment vendors may volunteer at the consignment area for a 2 hour time slot to reduce their consigment fee to 10%. \nApplication Open: Feb. 2\, 2020\nApplication Deadline: April 30\, 2020\nNotification Date:  May 1\, 2020 \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook
URL:https://njfibershed.com/event/spring-nj-fibershed-marketplace/
LOCATION:Willow School\, 1150 Pottersville Rd\, gladstone\, NJ\, 07934
CATEGORIES:farmer's market,fiber art sales,fiber event,fibershed affiliate event,seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="NJ Fibershed":MAILTO:njfibershed@gmail.com
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