We raise several breeds of sheep - Texel, Finnsheep and East Friesian. In addition, we have several Olde English Babydoll Southdown/Finn and Texel/Finn crosses. The sheep are joined by a small herd of goats, a flock of chickens, a few ducks and three exceptionally spoiled dogs.
Our goal is "hands-on" sustainable EDUCATION. Rascal Fair Farm is home to our local 4H club (Kaleidoscope) and a small fiber guild (Friends in Fiber). To further foster sustainability learning, we offer WORKSHOPS to share our acquired knowledge. Workshops are available in soapmaking, cheesemaking, artisian breads, food preservation, crochet, sewing, fleece processing, spinning and weaving (peg loom, ridge heddle, floor loom and timber frame loom). NEW WORKSHOPS: beginning weaving, Integrated pest management with FAMACHA and fecal analysis training.
Along with our SPRING LAMBS, we sell raw FLEECE, raw LOCKS (WOOL and MOHAIR), YARNS and HANDWOVEN gifts.
USDA MEATS are now available in a variety of packaging options.
Cultivators of the earth are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous pillars of society - Thomas Jefferson.
IT'S FOR THE BIRDS!
Just in time for the holiday gift season, we have created a practical gift for your feathered friends - Nesting Balls. Each nesting ball is filled with an assortment of natural fiber materials which include wool, mohair, alpaca, cotton/silk threads and chicken feathers. Nesting balls provide birds an alternative to the plastic debris so common in today's nest. When the ball is empty, simply refill it with new nesting materials. Be creative with your nesting materials! However, remember to use "natural" materials. Nesting Refills (8oz) $5
WINTER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
December 9 - Beginning Weaving (10am)
January 13 - Beginning Spinning (noon)
January 27 - Beginning Weaving (10am)
A non-refufundable deposit ($5) will hold your seat. The fee balance ($35) can be paid at the time of the workshop. Workshops last approximately 4!/2 hours. A short lunch break is scheduled. Please bring a snack. Coffee and tea available.
WOODLAND WEAVERS' AND SPINNERS'S GUILD (WWSG)
A new WWSG Beginners Weaving Study Group was established November 2016. We are back in action for the winter season. Meetings are the FIRST Sunday of the month (November thru February). The December 3rd meeting will focus on timber frame looms and warping board basics.
Willy is our first Italian Greyhound rescue. A tragic past left him with a distrusting demeanor that we had to overcome. However, time and patience has brought this little man out of his shell. We remain amazed with his daily progress!
When contemplating a new pet, PLEASE consider a rescue animal. The joy they bring to your life is immeasurable.
Matka was our most famous goat. "Mot Mot" departed from us this winter. We will miss our gal! She and I were featured in a local article several years ago. Naturally, celebrity status had left it's mark on our Matka; she was the first goat ready to pose for any photo opportunity.