Tag Archives: Jacob Sheep

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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Fall Festivities – New York Sheep & Wool

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

All ready for this coming weekend. The Jacob Sheep Conservancy booth is located outside the Breeds display barn (27A). Stop by to say hello and to get your fiber fix.

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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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Sharing, Honoring and Remembering – A tale of my personal shawls

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Joan Schnieber

I’ve been raising Jacob sheep since 1992. Over the years I have had those few sheep whom where very special to me. To honor those sheep, I create a garment for me to wear from their last fleece. It gives me comfort to … Continue reading →

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Garden State Sheep & Fiber Festival Turns 21!

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Joan Schnieber

Hard to believe our tiny festival started 21 years ago. While still small by other festival standards, it’s still offers something for everyone. My favorite is watching the younger generations getting involved in raising and showing their sheep. Here are … Continue reading →

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Fall – Time For Sheep & Fiber Festivals

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Joan Schnieber

Cooler weather and the change of seasons makes me think of knitted wooly things. I start to think of knitting and weaving woolen garments. Here are a few photos of fall and wooly things.

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Jenny Jump Farm Tour Because We “Felt” Like It

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

This past weekend we had planned a farm tour and demonstration for a group of Cub Scouts from Ridgewood, NJ. I have learned knowing you audience is crucial in creating a fun experience. Besides meeting the animals I had to think of a project that what … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the Earth – Fiber Craft Studio Festival

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

Fiber Craft Studio Festival June 3, 2012 “Today, more than ever, the crafts have the mission to reconnect the human being to the Earth and her substances, bring healing to the senses and soul, and foster the creative capacities of … Continue reading →

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