Sheep and Wool Day at Flint and Steel Farm
- Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
On Saturday, September 22nd, Flint and Steel Farm is hosting Sheep and Wool day. Learn about maintaining fleece quality in sheep, evaluating/grading fleece, and marketing fleece. Also featured at the event will be demonstrations on sheering, spinning, felting, and dyeing with natural dyes.
Featured presenters include: Angela Ingraham (Flint and Steel Farms), Nancy Glazier (NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops), Tonya Pettit, Becca Jensen, The Parshall Family (Woolen Bee Farm), and Celeste Gregor.
Those interested in attending the event should call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (315) 536-5123 or e-mail Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.edu. You may also register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/sheepandwool_257. Please RSVP by September 19th, as space is limited. The cost of attendance is $15 per person, $25 per couple, and $5 per children under 18. Most suitable for children ages 10 and up.
Fee
$15 per person, $25 per couple, and $5 per child under 18
Learn More
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/sheepandwool_257
Contact
Caroline Boutard-Hunt
Agriculture & Horticulture Development Specialist
cb239@cornell.edu
(315) 536-5123 ext. 4375
Location
Flint and Steel Farm
250 Bassett Rd
Naples, NY 14512
Last updated April 18, 2025