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YAPHANK, New York -- When Tabbethia Haubold isn't on the road professionally shearing animals from Vermont to Georgia, she runs her 17-acre yarn and fiber farm in Yaphank. Long Island's Yarn & Farm ...

In 1996, a love of animals — which infused her childhood, work and education — ultimately drove Tabbethia Haubold to launch a niche farm. "I was always a kid that loved animals, and as an only child, ...

Ms. Orenstein is the author of “Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool and Making the World’s Ugliest Sweater.” Not long ago, Michelle Obama posted a black-and-white ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Sliver of combed long ramie fiber; ...