Category Archives: Farm

2024 Reflections

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Joan Schnieber

It’s been a quiet year on the farm. My little herd of 11 Jacob sheep are healthy and content. Isabelle and Ivan turn 17 in April. They are showing their age yet continue to enjoy each day. Isabelle is so … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day- 17 April 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Joan Schnieber

Shearing day is always a busy day. This year we only have 11 sheep so hopefully things go well. We have a new shearer this year I met last at the GSSB Sheep Festival. Fleeces will be for sale for … Continue reading →

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NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Many thanks to all the people who came to the barn crawl last weekend. Especially thankful for the wonderful vendors, demonstrators and volunteers.

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Old Man Winter

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Winter can’t seem to make up its mind. One day it’s sub freezing temperatures and the next day is like a spring day.

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New Changes

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Joan Schnieber

This year has made us realize we need to look at a different way to market our farm. Sadly all our wool festivals have been canceled this year. So stay tuned for a Jenny Jump Farm new online store. I … Continue reading →

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Staying Home & Connecting With An Old Friend

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Joan Schnieber

A dear friend called me the other day that I had lost contact with over the years. She mentioned to me she had been following my blog but that I have not posted anything for some time. Like over two … Continue reading →

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Where the the year go?

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Joan Schnieber

It has been a year since I posted. Time goes appears to fly by. So what have we been doing around the farm? Spring was spent a time renewing our gardens. We put in several raised beds for our vegetables. … Continue reading →

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Getting Older

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Joan Schnieber

I started my flock in 1992 with three Jacob sheep. Over the years my flock grew to about 40 but stayed around 20 for many years. I am now down to 11 sheep. The ones that remain are getting older. … Continue reading →

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Spring – A Time for Renewal

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Joan Schnieber

Spring is a time to look forward to new beginnings. I just came back the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival where I met with many of my sheep and fiber friends. Happy Spring Everyone!  

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NJ Skylands Magazine Article

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Joan Schnieber

Thought I would repost this article featured in NJ Skylands Magazine from a few years ago. Jacob Sheep

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