Episode 325: She’s Raising Sheep: Mickey Willenbring of Oregon, Part 2
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This episode of Voices from the Field continues a discussion between Mickey Willenbring, a lifelong shepherd who raises Navajo-churro and Karakul sheep in Western Oregon, and NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole. Mickey touches on the value of reading, the role of on-farm experiments, the need for a good veterinarian/client relationship, and learning from people we don’t agree with.
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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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