George the Farmer

George the Farmer
Author: Simone Kain
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-06-28
Genre: Farms
ISBN: 9780994194213

Shearing is in full swing on the Farmer's farm with all hands on deck. Will George return home from playing cricket to help Ruby and Lucy get the sheep undercover before the rain sets in? Kev and Susan the New Zealand shearers won't be impressed if the wool is cold and wet.Join George and Ruby along with their family and friends in the second George the Farmer story teaching children about important farming practices and where their food and fibre comes from.

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool
Author: Jane Court
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0643092943

John Webb Ware is a veterinarian and senior consultant with the University of Melbourne's Mackinnon Project. He has expertise in animal production systems and animal health.

Yarnitecture

Yarnitecture
Author: Jillian Moreno
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1612125212

Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.

The Field Guide to Fleece

The Field Guide to Fleece
Author: Carol Ekarius
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1612121780

With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.

Facts and Observations Relative to Sheep, Wool, Ploughs, and Oxen

Facts and Observations Relative to Sheep, Wool, Ploughs, and Oxen
Author: John Southey Somervilleth Somerville
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019848326

Are you interested in agriculture and farming? Then this is the book for you. John Southey Somerville offers a wealth of information and insights into the world of sheep, wool, ploughs, and oxen. This is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their knowledge and skills in these areas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.