Family owned and operated fibre farm and wool mill in Eastern Manitoba, Treaty One Territory, Canada
Celebrate 10 years of Long Way Homestead
Join us in celebrating 10 years of fibre farming and agri-tourism in Manitoba.
Saturday, June 28
12noon - 5pm
Farm tours and new lambs
Farm Store
Mill Tours
Lamb burgers, drinks & treats for sale
Enjoy an afternoon on the farm
More details and directions to the farm here.
REGENERATIVE
We prioritize the long-term effects of our mill and farming on our landbase. We see the role that grazing animals can play in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere and utilize holistic management practices on our farm and in our mill.
LOCAL FIBRE PRODUCTION
We focus on processing fibre from local farmers, supporting producers, makers, and dyers within our own fibreshed. We are working to build resiliency in our small and medium scale Canadian fibre economy through advocacy, research and education.
BREED SPECIFIC
We produce small batches of breed specific yarn that highlights the unique qualities and colour of individual fibre animals. This helps to protect rare breeds of sheep, and supports businesses by making processing accessible to small-scale fibre farmers.
Common Breeds in Canada
We have created a new resource full of Canadian sheep breed information - a great resource for anyone wanting to work specifically with breed specific wool in Canada.
The card has 15 common breeds that can be found in Canada that are appealing to fibre artists with information about staple length, micron count and best uses for the wool.
The backside has tips for choosing a raw fleece and other resources! Download a FREE copy or buy a laminated card for use when buying fleeces!
You can also purchase a 5x7 laminated version of the breed card.
Looking for an engaging wool presentation for your LYS,
fibre arts retreat, guild or knit show?
I love teaching and educating about the Canadian wool industry, sheep and fibreshed. In 2023 I spoke at over 35 events across N. America (guilds, knitting groups, wool shows, Local Yarn Stores and knitting retreats.)
Check out the full line up of workshops and presentations that can be booked for your yarn store, fibre arts event or group, in person or on-line. Check it out here.
Please email us at info@longwayhomestead.com for pricing and scheduling. I can also adjust my lectures to meet the needs of your specific organization/event.
Damon Surzyshyn put together this video that talks a little about our story!