Wool Education & Advocacy
Support the work we are doing to highlight the realities and challenges of the small scale fibre industry in Canada. Check it out on Patreon or donate here.
Canadian Wool Industry Research
To see the full infographics on the Wool in Canada survey and research check it out here.
Building Resilient Fibre Systems in Canada
Why have we left the production of this incredible resource to such a broken, fragile system? Why have we allowed the growing and processing of our food and clothing to be so far removed from our communities? Is there a path to shrinking the supply chain? Or better yet, adding value to our wool and textile systems? And what can we do about it?
Why Breed Specific Wool Matters
We focus on processing breed specific wool at Long Way Homestead. Most folks aren’t aware that there is more than 1 breed (merino) out there, so here is a short primer on why we think focusing on breeds is so important
Choose Wool
Wool is renewable, hypoallergenic, hygroscopic, fire retardant and more. Learn all about this wonderful fibre and how it can be used in many aspects of your life.
Workshops on Wool & Sheep
We love sharing about wool & sheep in the context of our local fibershed and the larger industrial textile supply chain. check out some of the workshops or presentations we do on these topics, and book us for your group or event.