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Shearing Day

Saturday, Febuary 13, 2010 (rain or shine)
9:00 am until......(4 pm?)

with master Blade Shearer Kevin Ford
author of Shearing Day (sheep handling, wool science, and shearing with blades)

      Since we begin shearing before Saturday, there will be some fleeces to look at when you arrive. By the end of the day there will be over 100 Corriedale and Navajo-Churro fleeces to choose from, and Dorset (which we hear is great for needle felting).
      We welsome folks to come and watch the shearing. We also encourage you to help "skirt" the fleeces. It's amazing what you learn about fiber when you get your hands in it!

Fleeces For Sale
White- Corriedale (from fine to open), Navajo-Churro and Dorset
Natural Colored ( black, shades of gray) and Moorit (brown from champagne to dark chocolate)- Corriedale and Navajo-Churro

most fleeces- $8.50/lb.
Dorset- $4.00/ lb.

And visit the Farm Store-
      for roving- Corriedale and Navajo-Churro
           yarn- Corriedale and Meadowspun in natural and hand-dyed colors
           blankets- from our Dorset wool
           sheepskins- white and natural-color 
                         and of course
           LAMB- all cuts (bring your cooler!)

As in years past- we'll have lunch available
      A big pot of Lamb Chili and a big pot of Homemade Soup along with Homemade Bread will be on hand- bring sandwich fixings or a dessert to share- or a $ donation. We always eat well!

      Want to volunteer? -we can use folks in the barn or helping with lunch- give us a call!

Also of the Farm Calendar

SPRING OPEN FARM
(with Goat Lady Dairy)

Sunday, May 2, 2010     1-5 pm

      Come and meet all the new lambs born this spring- a wonderful time of year on the Farm!
               Visit the Farm Store.

And Coming In October!
Farm Fest
(with Goat Lady Dairy's Fall Open Farm)

more to be announced later

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Rising Meadow Farm

Ann and Ron Fay
3750 Williams Dairy Road
Liberty, NC 27298
336-622-1795

Beth and Winfield Henry
7512 Old Liberty Road
Liberty, NC 27298
336-622-2842

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