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RealAg Radio – RealAgricultureRealAg Radio: Lamb & wool, spot-spraying at pre-seeding, and guaranteed income for farmers, Dec 15, 2025Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by: Ryan and Romy Schill of Revolution Wool Co. and Circle R Livestock on revolutionizing sheep and wool production; Carl deConinck Smith on spot-spraying at pre-seeding to give canola a clean start; Albert Tenuta of... Read More
2025-12-1555 min
Flock TalkRevolution Wool Company with Romy SchillRomy Schill of Revolution Wool Company talks about how her and her family got into making wool products, tips for producers who want to make their own wool, the company's marketing strategy and much more! Don't miss this episode and check out their website: https://revolutionwoolco.com/
2023-12-1317 min
Collecting SparksEmily Atef - Ist Kino noch magisch?Emily Atef ist eine der erfolgreichsten und spannendsten deutschen Filmemacherinnen – und arbeitet inzwischen immer mehr auch international. Ihr französischer Spielfilm „Plus que jamais“ wurde 2022 auf dem Filmfestival in Cannes gezeigt. Ihr neuer Film „Irgendwann werden wir uns alles erzählen“, feierte auf der diesjährigen Berlinale Premiere.
Wir sprechen über erfüllte Wünsche und Enttäuschungen, von Jahren des Kämpfens und darüber, was der Erfolg ihres Romy Schneider-Films „Drei Tage in Quiberon“ verändert hat. Es geht um Filme, die von der Presse und dem Premierenpublikum gefeiert werden, in der Kinoauswertung aber durchfallen. Emily beschreibt die Unterschiede von deutsch...
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The Curious SheepKat & Alex - The Amazing Sheep Shearing Duo.Kathrine and Alex hail from the USA. They happened to be in Canada for a shearing competition in Holstein Ontario. This lead to their meeting our shearer Charlie and helping him shear our sheep. They are amazing sheep shearing duo who help teach others and compete (yes sheep shearing competitions are a thing) all while also managing a large flock of sheep of their own. Follow them on Instagram @ewe_42 and @alex.moser.1829. The industry is always in need of new and enthusiastic sheep shearers. Check out the Americam Sheep Industry Association if you're in the US at https://www...
2021-11-1150 minThe Curious SheepMariposa Woollen Mill - Ellen and Following Those DreamsEllen and her family/crew manage a wool mill and farm market store near Lindsay Ontario. We chat about the big pivot marip a dairy and on farm processing to a passion for wool and renewable resources and sustainable thinking. A true entrepreneur, Ellen, is a living the dream working with wool and fibre farmers, raising farm kids and growing an amazing farm business. Check them out at www.mariposawoolenmill.ca and find them on social. To see what kind of mill they have check out www.minimill.net to see the Belfast Mini Mills.
2021-09-0859 minThe Curious SheepCustom Woolen Mills - Canadian Wool ProcessingEpisode 23 - Maddy and her family have operated the mill in Carstairs Alberta for 35 years. The mill offers a variety of custom services fromyarns to bedding. They also offer their own lines of yarns. We chat all things wool processing, tips for sheep farmers and the Canadian wool industry. Make sure to check out @customwoolenmills and www.customwoolenmills.ca for all the resources and blog posts.
2021-07-0236 minThe Curious SheepTwin Oaks Farm - A Focus on FibreLaura starts off our "Wool Series" with a chat about her wool sheep, wool and yarn processing and wool in Canada. Starting off with just wanting to know where her yarn comes from Laura now has grown her farm and runs a successful local yarn and wool business with her sheep flock. I get asked all the time about what we do with our wool and how we get it processed. I hope over the next few episodes to cover a few fibre farmers, mill and wool world topics. Check out Laura's amazing products at www.twinoaksfarm.ca and @twinoaksfarm...
2021-05-2948 minThe Curious SheepF Ewe Sheep Company - Bucking the TrendFrankie grew up on a sheep ranch but has recently struck out on his own while working a day job to grow and manage his own flock. We talk challenges of building a new sheep flock, unique grazing opportunities in California and much more. You can find Frankie on Instagram @f_ewe_sheep_company and www.fewesheepcompany.com. For more on the Pipestone Management System check out https://www.mnwest.edu/programs-courses/training-management/lamb-and-wool.
2021-04-0650 minThe Curious SheepCarrie Woolley - Flocks and fields of all kinds.Carrie and her husband Brett and his family manage a large and diverse farm in southern Ontario. Carrie's specialty is the sheep. Managing a flock through orchards and silvo pasture to utilize and I prove land management she has made the sheep an integral part of the farm. We also chat about the effect covid has haaf on their farm workers, a flock of geese and dealing with tree bylaws. Check out https://woolleyslamb.ca/ for more about the farm and follow on Instagram @carriewolley1.
2021-03-171h 00The Curious SheepNathan Klassen - Adding Value and Finding Your NicheNathan is a first generation sheep farmer who's found his niche in sheep farming and compost production on his families farm. Innovation and family business go hand in hand as everyone has their specialty but contribute to the farm as a whole. From cattle to sheep, how they purchase and use unique feeds stuffs an then value add manure. Nathans give us insight into a few aspects of the farm business and has great tips on being successful in new ventures. Connect with Nathan on Instagram @manitobalamb.
2021-02-2554 minThe Curious SheepHeather Little - Changing Directions, Sheep Farming and Real EstateHeather is a sheep farmer turned real estate agent. After deciding to step back from sheep farming for a bit and look at some new opportunities and changes to the farm Heather and I discuss buying and selling. Owning a farm, running a business, working with family she sure has her plate full but brings some great perspective to both farming and real estate. Find her on social media @heatherlitteheather.little.5209 and https://heatherlittle.royallepage.ca/ with and real estate questions or inquiries. Your dream sheep farm is waiting for you!
2021-02-0940 minThe Curious SheepJanice - Walkabout Farm and Sheeps Milk CheeseJanice Groenheide and her husband Rob and 3 kids operate Walkabout Farm in Thunder Bay Ontario. This milking sheep operation produces a number of sheep's milk cheeses right on the farm. Janice talks about expanding the farm and transitioning into and producing sheeps cheese. Find the farm at www.walkaboutfarm.ca and on social media @walkaboutfarm. OMAFRA Dairy Food Safety Program: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/food/inspection/dairy/tableofcontents.htm. Ontario Sheep Farmers Mailing Sheep Resource https://www.ontariosheep.org/Animal%20Health
2021-01-1944 minThe Curious SheepJames Corcoran - Aussie sheep production and capturing the 1%'sJames and his family manage the Gooramma Poll Dorset Stud in Southeastern Australia. This progressive operation focuses on production and terminal traits to produce quality meat lambs for commercial producers. We cover all thingd Aussie sheep and lamb from how our seasons are opposite and capturing those all important 1% gains to improve the flock. Follow James on social media through "Gooramma Poll Dorset Stud" and check out their website www.gooramma.com.au.
2020-10-2000 minThe Curious SheepUrsina the Number Cruncher and PlannerUrsina and Andrew manage a flock of 200 Katahdin sheep in Shawville, Quebec. When not busy farming Ursina is an accountant and has a knack for business planning and seeing big picture ideas. She's channeled her number sense into a great website and resource to help farmers start and grow this business. Website - https://farmingfrontiers.ca/; Facebook - The Farming Frontiers; Ontario Sheep Farmers Economic Workbook - https://www.ontariosheep.org/business-management; OMAFRA Farm Business Decision Tool - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/downtown.htm; OMAFRA Business Plan Tools - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english...
2020-09-291h 11The Curious SheepJim & Josh Bennett - From Moo to Baa and Working With Family.Jim and his son Josh manage a large flock of commercial sheep. We chat about their transition from dairy farmers to sheep wrestlers. Farming with family and employees is also a topic we should all pay attention too. Catch Jim on twitter at @JimBen71220505 to see the farm and his sheep updates.
2020-08-1554 minThe Curious SheepDrew Tyler - Pushing Sheep ProductionDrew is a farmer who pushes limits and ideas. Prolific ewes, pushing weight gains and milk production. We also chat about the Beef Farmers of Ontario BUILD program that he participated in, industry insights and #cookingwithdrew. Follow Drew on Twitter @DrewTyler_.
2020-07-061h 02The Curious SheepLaurie Maus - Looking at Sheep PooLaurie Maus is a guru of all things sheep, science and poo. Laurie and her husband Bob have been sheep farmers for a number or years and have always used science to help improve the farm; through genetic evaluations to improve stock or biology to improve health. Laurie has been doing a great job helping other producers learn about sheep parasites and how to manage them better. Her No Sheep Sherlock Parasite Management training covers all kinds of aspects of looking at sheep poo and flock health. The No Sheep Sherlock: http://www.hawkhillfarm.ca/services.htm
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2020-06-241h 05The Curious SheepSara Sheep Lady - Cooperation, Flexibility and Story TellingSara and her family operate a ranch in Montana. From dressing up her goats and lambs and marketing their products to consumers Sara has a great story and insight to the sheep industry. Check out the ranch at www.hollenbeckranch.com. The ranch sells theirs meats in mixed boxes from www.highfivemeats.com and through a local producer cooperative. The Yellowstone Valley Food Hub at www.yvfoodhub.com is a unique idea of working together to get more local products to consumers. Also find Sara in Instagram at @sarasheeplady for what happens day to day on the ranch and with...
2020-06-131h 06The Curious SheepCharlie the Two Handed ShearerI catch up with our shearer Charlie as he's on his way to a shearing job. Shearing, the essential task sheep need to stay healthy and clean. The goal is always to make it easy on the sheep. We chat about his farm and the important work he does shearing sheep for others. Follow Charlie on twitter @CharlieCunnin81. The YouTube link for the shearing video https://youtu.be/0HQoTEM_Aqs
2020-05-2845 minThe Curious SheepJen McTavish - Ontario Sheep FarmersJennifer is general manager of Ontario Sheep Farmers. The board of directors (elected in each district) she works with works give direction and supoort to the industry. They represent producers to develop good government policy and support, education, extension, and so many other items and issues that affect producers. She gives us an overview of who Ontario sheep farmers are and we discuss some of the opportunities and challenges we have. "Sheep will save the world!". Check www.ontariosheep.org for resources and links available to producers.
2020-05-2059 minThe Curious SheepMaking Babies with Dr. AmandaListen in and get all the sheep reproduction tips and information you need from our farm vet Dr. Amanda Topp. We cover basic sheep anatomy and systems for making babies and some tools you can use to manage breeding on the farm. Make sure you consult you vet as well to make the best plan for your specific farm.
2020-05-1256 minThe Curious SheepMike SwiderskyI chat with Mike about his unique grazing style rotating sheep and cattle on pasture. He's got a completely different management system than us here Circle R and I always find it fascinating. Listen in as we discuss sheep and all they ways we do things different but how finding what works best for you and your farm is key.
2020-05-0559 minThe Curious SheepThe Story of Circle RA trip down memory lane as me and hubby sit down and chat about our journey into sheep production. Some farm history and thoughts on expanding our operation.
2020-04-2346 minThe Curious SheepTop Market MeatsI chat with Leslie about her families farm, all their critters, their sheep (of course), the farm shop and their local food store. We cover alot of ground about the farm but also the insight she has gained for going to farm markets and running a brick and mortar store in the city. Lots is changing with covid19 for them but customers are looking to support local farmers and more consumers are discovering the story of their food. Follow their story on social media @topmarketmeats!
2020-04-0747 minThe Curious SheepSheep Nutrition 101I chat with our farm nutritionist Courtney about feeding sheep. There are so many ways sheep can be fed. We cover basic sheep digestion and then some basics of feeding sheep stored feeds in a housed situation. Keep in mind that each farm is different but the basics concepts and ideas are the same. We cover production cycles and how to feed sheep at different stages. We get pretty in depth about some specific topics and nutrients but I hope you can still follow along! Some of this is very specific to our farm here and I use examples of...
2020-03-3153 minThe Curious SheepA Students ViewI chat with Allison and Daniel, students at the University of Guelph about sheep and their ideas and thoughts on the industry. We cover their future farm plans, consumers preferences, reaching consumers and of course wool!
2020-03-2426 minThe Curious SheepThe Mutton MidwifeIt's lambing season for a lot of sheep producers so I thought it would be a great time to chat with my friend and future sheep vet Meggy Chan A.K.A. The Mutton Midwife. She's busy studying in Ireland and has a really good background on various sheep operations. Enjoy our chat as we reach into (pun intended) lambing and help you be more prepared. Here are some helpful websites and resources for lambing!
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2020-03-171h 06The Curious SheepWelcome to The Curious SheepI started a podcast! A little background about me and the farm and why I started a sheep podcast. Check out our farm on Instagram @circlerlamb and see what we're up to!
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Ontario AgCastEpisode 122 Romy Schill February 20, 2019Our sheep trilogy draws to a close as we interview Romy Schill, Ontario sheep farmer. Romy has a passion for farming, new fences and marketing wool.
2019-02-2000 min