Author Archives: Joan Schnieber

Merino Wool

This fiber simply amazes me. This is a great video explaining how wool is processed. Enjoy!

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A February evening

Our weather has been weird this winter. It’s bitter cold one day and spring temperatures the next. I took some time to sit on the hill looking across my little piece of heaven. The sun is setting and is lighting … Continue reading

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Old Man Winter

Winter can’t seem to make up its mind. One day it’s sub freezing temperatures and the next day is like a spring day.

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Spring Clean Up

Spring finally arrived at the farm. Getting the barns and field cleaned after a long winter to prepare for our upcoming events. Shearing and the NJ Fibershed are a few weeks away.

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New Changes

This year has made us realize we need to look at a different way to market our farm. Sadly all our wool festivals have been canceled this year. So stay tuned for a Jenny Jump Farm new online store. I … Continue reading

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Staying Home & Connecting With An Old Friend

A dear friend called me the other day that I had lost contact with over the years. She mentioned to me she had been following my blog but that I have not posted anything for some time. Like over two … Continue reading

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Where the the year go?

It has been a year since I posted. Time goes appears to fly by. So what have we been doing around the farm? Spring was spent a time renewing our gardens. We put in several raised beds for our vegetables. … Continue reading

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Getting Older

I started my flock in 1992 with three Jacob sheep. Over the years my flock grew to about 40 but stayed around 20 for many years. I am now down to 11 sheep. The ones that remain are getting older. … Continue reading

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Spring – A Time for Renewal

Spring is a time to look forward to new beginnings. I just came back the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival where I met with many of my sheep and fiber friends. Happy Spring Everyone!  

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NJ Skylands Magazine Article

Thought I would repost this article featured in NJ Skylands Magazine from a few years ago. Jacob Sheep

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