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Blackberry Keep is a small hobby farm situated in the fertile Upper Fraser Valley, over-looking the Fraser River.

I am interested in heritage breeds, heirloom vegetables and permaculture, and farm using sustainable methods. No chemicals or pesticides are used on the farm. The breeding goals for all the livestock are to help preserve heritage breeds, with a combination of holistic and traditional farming practices. My personal goals are to produce as much of the food for my own consumption as possible. My animals are fed organically, but I do vaccinate the sheep and goats. Antibiotics are used only when absolutely necessary.

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Shearing Day 2014

4/25/2014

Shearing day; one of the most anticipated yet stressful days on the farm. For the shepherdess almost more than the sheep.
It's impossible not to empathize with the little creatures, not wanting them to be frightened or resentful. While simultaneously getting excited over all that glorious fleece.
The fleeces are beautiful again this year. With the addition of the dark brown from the yearling ewes, the farm's Shetland palette is expanding.
Processing the fleeces will begin this weekend and I can't decide which to start with.

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