Processing wool and fiber is a complex task that takes skill and dedication. From the sheep to a knit sweater, the wool must be skirted to remove dirt, washed, carded, spun, and eventually knit. This doesn't even include dyeing and blending in other materials.

Carol Wagner is the owner of Hidden Valley Farm and Woolen Mill, and she is well versed in all aspects of fiber processing. She shares more about the state's fiber industry and explains that labor is a limiting factor for certain products. 

Processing wool and fiber is a complex task that takes skill and dedication. From the sheep to a knit sweater, the wool must be skirted to remove dirt, washed, carded, spun, and eventually knit. This doesn't even include dyeing and blending in other materials.
Carol Wagner is the owner of Hidden Valley Farm and Woolen Mill, and she is well versed in all aspects of fiber processing. She shares more about the state's fiber industry and explains that labor is a limiting factor for certain products.

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