We are so excited to be participating in the Shave Em to Save Em program through the Livestock Conservancy. This initiative links producers of rare fiber breeds with fiber artists in order to bring attention to the conservation of heritage livestock breeds. What is a heritage breed? Heritage livestock breeds are those animals that were raised by the early settlers of our lands. They are from all over the world and represent a critical piece of history for their country of origin. These breeds are facing extinction in part due to commercial farming practices which cross breed for specific traits. …
