Have You Any Wool?

 

Our sheep are a Jacob/Romeny cross and look so very fluffly during this time of year. I always enjoy seeing them gathered together in the fields while they eat, or just look cute. 

Many of you might not know that we harvest our own wool and sell it right in the Farm Shop.

This wool felts very well and is a great all purpose worsted weight wool. It looks so scrumptious on it's own, or is a great wool for your dyeing projects.  And what a great way to support local farming and business in one go!!

Have you taken time to look around the Farm Shop recently? Well, consider this your personal invitation to take a walk by the shelves. With snow-bound weather on the way, maybe learning a new craft (or picking up an old one) is just what you need to keep sanity close. ;-)

Speaking of sheep and being snow bound:
We not only raise these sheep for wool , but also for their Oh-So-Nutritious meat!

Here is a small list of it's benefits:

Health Benefits Of Eating Lamb 

• Lamb is a good source of high quality protein and supplies the body with 60.3% of the daily requirement for protein.
• The meat is a good source of selenium, a mineral whose deficiency can lead to asthma attacks.
• Lamb is rich in iron, which is an integral component of hemoglobin and aids formation of red blood cells in the body. The form in which iron is present in lamb is easily absorbed by the body.
• The meat contains a high amount of zinc, which is required by every living cell in the body for healthy immune function, cell division and overall growth.
• It is a good source of vitamin B12, necessary to prevent a dangerous molecule called homocysteine from harming the body. It also promotes a healthy nervous system, supports the formation of red blood cells and prevents anemia. Moreover, vitamin B12 is found naturally only in animal foods.
• The niacin (vitamin B3) present in lamb provides protection against Alzheimer's disease, promotes healthy skin and keeps age-related cognitive decline at bay. Moreover, it retards the risk of developing osteoarthritis by as much as half.
• Lamb is good for health conscious people, as it is a source of ‘good fat’ in the body and has less saturated fat than other meat products. (you can read more at http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-lamb-6426.html )

So take a look in our freezer as well and take home some delicious lamb for your family. 
~Pine Grove Farm

PS: Keep your eyes open for another knitting class next month!!