Episode 324: She’s Raising Sheep: Mickey Willenbring of Oregon, Part 1
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Raising sheep can be a hobby or a business, a joy or a trial. And with the right intent and actions, it can also be a powerful way to heal ourselves and our relationship with the Earth. Listen as Mickey Willenbring, a lifelong shepherd who raises Navajo-Churro and Karakul sheep in Western Oregon, shares her shepherding journey and the wisdom she’s gleaning along the way
In the first of a two-part discussion with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole, Mickey touches on the shepherding challenges of parasites, predators, and marketing.
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Other Resources:
Navajo Churro: Nikyle Begay on t’aa dibé (The First Sheep)
Navajo Churro Sheep and Shepherds: Meet the Rainbow Fiber Co-Op
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