farmandfibertour

Final Report: 2022 Farm & Fiber Tour

2022 Farm & Fiber Tour

The 2022 Farm & Fiber Tour was a collaboration between Three Rivers Fibershed (TRF) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) funded through the WFU Local Initiative Grant Program. Three shepherds, members of both WFU and TRF, hosted on-site events during August & September to engage community members in learning about local fiber systems and soil-to-soil agricultural practices.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped with these events!

Special thanks to:

  • Hosts Autumn Larch Farm, Curlee Acres, and Priory Farm

  • Photographers Danielle Endvick, Connor Nelson, and Kathleen Melin

  • WFU & TRF staff, volunteers, and fiber demonstrators

Farm and Fiber Tour!

Farm & Fiber Tour: August - September 2022

Join Three Rivers Fibershed (TRF) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) local chapters for a series of on-farm events highlighting local fiber farms, soil-to-soil farming practices, and regional textile systems in Wisconsin! Featuring WFU and TRF members/stewards, attendees will have the chance to connect with local farms and shepherds engaging in climate-beneficial, pasture-based farming practices and learn about TRF and WFU and their work to support farmers and cooperative efforts to promote local agricultural systems!

Events will feature farmer-led pasture walks; hands-on fiber activities; educational booths hosted by partner organizations; and wool, roving, and other products for sale.

  • Saturday, August 6th, 2-5pm - Autumn Larch Farm (Taylor-Price Chapter)
    W7120 County Road O, Prentice WI 54556

  • Saturday, August 27th, 9:30 am -12:30 pm - Curlee Acres (Polk-Burnett Chapter)
    159th Ave & 160th St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810

  • Sunday, September 25th, 3-6pm - Priory Farms and Kubb Farm (Eau Claire Chapter)
    5001 William Ct. Eau Claire, WI 54701

The Farm & Fiber Tour is a free event open to all community members. Additional details for each event can be found on our Events page.


The Farm & Fiber Tour is a partnership between Three Rivers Fibershed and WFU local chapters in Taylor-Price, Polk-Burnett, and Eau Claire counties and is supported with funding from the WFU Foundation Grant and Local Initiative Grant programs.