I'm working at putting together a directory of small breeders and fiber businesses in California (though, interest has spread to include Oregon and Washington too.)
There are a few breeders in the Covelo area in Mendocino County who are doing amazing things with fiber and winning their fair share of wool shows.
Linnet Lockhart @ Red Bud Wool Farm, [EMAIL PROTECTED], www.redbudwoolfarm.com her friend, Barbara Thrasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] (I think she was crossing merino with lincoln and getting georgeous results.) Janet Heppler, Nebo Rock Ranch, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Terry Mendenhall, [EMAIL PROTECTED], www.woolranch.com Susan Ohman, [EMAIL PROTECTED], www.ohman-livestock.com (check out the Wensleydale crossses! And her son is the best shearer that I know!)
If Janet and Linnet don't have what you're looking for, ask for a reference.
And, please, anyone contacting these breeders, please let them know that I referred you.
Gabrielle Menn www.fanfarefarms.com Vacaville, CA
> Luster breed crosses--does anyone have any wool (farms with fleece) -- or
> already prepared sliver? The combo of luster & some elasticity (why
> not have it
> all???) is what I'm searching for--IN WHITE.
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