November 30 2024
A Short Film About Black Sheep Farm
A Short Film About Black Sheep Farm
Brenda Hsueh is the founder of Black Sheep Farm in Chesley, Ontario, a 40-acre agroecological farm that prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, circular economy and social justice. At Black Sheep Farm, sheep are grazed on pasture using intensive managed grazing techniques, which maximize the soil carbon capture benefits of ruminants. This practice helps produce food and fiber from grass—something humans can’t eat—but that can be transformed into something beautiful and functional.
Black Sheep Farm’s flock is primarily made up of longhair breeds, a cross between Gotland and Romney sheep, selectively bred for their darker shades. Their wool naturally produces a stunning range of colours, from light greys to deep browns, creating unique, naturally coloured yarns with complex hues, all without the use of dyes. Each year yields a slightly different outcome or range, truly shaped by the nature of each season.
After ongoing creative exchanges over the pandemic, the opportunity to visit Brenda, Skyler, and Emma on their farm in Chesley, Ontario, finally arrived. What started as a simple connection over Brenda's experience as a Chinese-Canadian farmer has since evolved into this special collaboration.
We are so please present a selection hats featuring Black Sheep Farm’s stunning, naturally coloured wool from the Romney/Gotland cross sheep that Black Sheep Farm raises, spun by Wave Fibre Mill in Ontario. These toques are individually knitted by Brenda in her own home, giving each piece a personal touch.
