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We are thrilled to share the results of the Grasslands Fleece Competition. We were delighted by the quality of all the submissions and the diverse range of fleeces that were presented and we are proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of our participants. Grand Champion and Winner of Coloured Class:● Winner: Loch Lomond Livestock Ltd.● […]

This year, the Grasslands Fleece Competition Fleece Sale will be hosted by Sask Auction Mart. The auction can be found at https://bid.saskauctionmart.ca/ . Scroll down to see the link to the auction and click to view the lots. Bidders will have to register in order to bid on the fleeces. Auction will run 9am Saturday Aug 17 […]

Introducing the Prairie Fibreshed Marketplace for local fibre, supplies, equipment and services. Check out the new Marketplace page to post your ads. General Guidelines:

It’s time to register for the 2024 Grasslands Fleece Competition! Whether you want to sell or just want to show off your very best fleece, you are invited to enter. It’s a great way to celebrate the variety and quality of wool available right here at home! The 2024 Grasslands Sheep Exhibition will be held […]

We are Prairie Fibreshed Network Inc., a regional group which seeks to unite and support fibre producers and fibre users while promoting soil to soil processes within Saskatchewan. Our website is prairiefibreshed.ca. We are an affiliate of the original Fibershed organization in California, fibershed.org. We are passionate about furthering a local textile economy involving producers, […]

8:45 – 9:15 Check-in and coffee 9:15 – 9:45 Introductions and important details 9:45 – 10:30 Presentation about the history and current use of flax fiber 10:30 – 10:45 Short break 10:45 – 12:00 Types of flax fiber, how they are used, important properties, and how to measure them 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – […]

The following articles offer an introduction to the Prairie Fibreshed. The first is intended for the general public, the second for producers. Please feel free to share them with individuals, local publications, and other organizations. Introducing the Prairie Fibreshed Network Saskatchewanians with a shared interest in the production, processing, or use of natural fibres havecreated […]

Our first regular meeting of 2024 will be held January 16th at 7:30 and will include a presentation by Francine McCabe, Author of “Fleece & Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands”. Members, watch your email for the Zoom link! 2024 Memberships are open now, please renew or join.

Our membership year runs from January to January. Get the most out of your 2024 membership by renewing or joining now!