Gail doesn’t know enough about alpacas and Elaine Gerber, an alpaca farmer from Saratoga Springs, agreed to sit down with me and talk about her passion for alpacas. You can find Elaine:www.wmfalpaca.comwoodlandmeadowfarm@gmail.comAlpaca Owners Association www.alpacainfo.comwww.washingtoncountyfibertour.org HVTP 5th Annual Summit Original Music and performance on hammered dulcimer by Cathy Marczyk. Listen to more on Soundcloud
Farm to Fashion with Laurie Perone
Gail talks with Laurie Perone about her experiences in the commercial fashion industry that led her to create a Farm & Flea community. http://washingtoncountyfibertour.org https://hvtextileproject.org/event/5th-annual-summit-sustainable-textiles/ Find Laurie: Farm2Fashion https://www.farm2fashion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm2fashion/ https://www.facebook.com/Farm2FashionTM Hudson Valley Farm + Flea https://hudsonvalleyfarmandflea.com/ to apply for our October and November 2022 event or to purchase tickets. https://www.instagram.com/hudsonvalleyfarmandflea/ https://www.facebook.com/FarmandFlea
NYS Sheep & Wool Festival 2021
Gail talks with some of the organizers of the festival To find out more and stay up to date:www.sheepandwool.comIG – nysheepwoolFB – NYS Sheep&Wool Festival – Official
A conversation with Carole Foster
Carole Foster takes time out of her very busy schedule to talk about life on her farm and her beautiful yarn. You can find Carole at:www.fostersheepfarm.comfostersheepfarm on InstagramThe Yarn Shop at Foster Sheep Farm on Facebook Look for her booth at:Adirondack Wool and Arts FestivalSat. September 25 – Sunday,September 26Washington Co Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY 41st […]
On the Road with Mary Jeanne & Carole
Gail talks with Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers Spinning and Carding Mill and Carole Foster of Foster Sheep Farm while they are driving a 16 ft rental truck on the NYS Thruway. Where to find these ladies:www.Battenkillfibers.comwww.fostersheepfarm.com Tuesdays at 6:30 Live from the Mill on IG Mentioned in the podcast:Local Fiber NYAg in the […]
State Budget Funds Sheep Producer Initiatives
Part of effort to promote New York’s Fiber Industry GREENWICH, NY – The Empire Sheep Producers Association applauds the inclusion of $50,000 in the 2021 New York State budget to support sheep and wool-related research, market development, public education and new farmer support programs. Keith Stumbo, Empire Sheep Association President said, “We are grateful for the […]
Fiber Craft Studio with Chris Marlow
Gail talks with Chris Marlow, Co-Director of the Fiber Craft Studio in Chestnut Ridge, NY For more informationwww.fibercraftstudio.orgemail at: information@fibercraftstudio.orgIG: fibercraftstudioFB: fibercraftstudio
The Reher Center in Kingston, NY
Gail talks with Sarah Litvin about the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History and the textile history in the Kingston area. For more information: www.rehercenter.orgFacebook: ReherBakeryInstagram: @rehercenterAddress: 99-101 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401
2021 Annual Meeting Presentation
A Conversation with Katrina Rodabaugh
Katrina Rodabaugh photographed by Karen Pearson for Mending Matters Gail talks with Katrina about her slow fashion journey and how she shares her experiences with her audience Where to find Katrina: Website: www.katrinarodabaugh.com IG: @katrinarodabaugh Sign of for newsletter on her website Books The Paper Playhouse Mending Matters Make, Thrift, Mend – coming April 20 – Pre-order […]