Cross-Breeding Sheep and Wool Properties by Theresa Bentz of GetBentz Farm
Theresa Bentz is co-owner of Get Bentz Farm, a 40 acre farm located outside of Northfield MN.
Theresa and her husband raise Icelandic sheep and Icelandic Cross sheep for meat and wool,
and use sustainable methods to manage their sheep. Theresa is an avid spinner and knitter
and fell deeply in love with wool and fiber types while raising sheep. In April of 2021, the farm
purchased a wool mill to increase access for shepherds to have their fleeces processed. As a
hand spinner, Theresa wanted to bring the skills she has gained over the years in processing
fleeces to her mill, focusing the mill on providing high quality roving for spinners and felters, and
locally sourced fiber for unique yarns free from toxic chemicals and milling oils.
Theresa will also be hosting a trunk show at 6:30 before her talk.
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After growing up in the city and suburbs, the owners of Get Bentz Farm felt a need to be closer to nature and to be more connected to where their food came from. 
