Episode 47: Reimagining Wool - Regenerative Textiles with Anna Hunter of Long Way Homestead

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Anna Hunter, the inspiring force behind Long Way Homestead, a small-scale farm and mill in Manitoba that’s redefining what it means to work with wool in Canada. Anna is a farmer, fibre artist, and regenerative agriculture advocate who is changing the game when it comes to sustainable textile production.We dive deep into regenerative farming, the role of Canadian wool in the global textile industry, and how Anna’s work is helping to revitalize local economies and reconnect people with their clothing and land. From her involvement in the Fibreshed movement to the innovative use of wool pellets in gardening, Anna offers a refreshing, grounded perspective on what a sustainable fibre future could look like.If you’ve ever wondered where your wool comes from (or where it could) this episode will open your eyes to the untapped potential of local, regenerative fibres.In This Episode, We Talk About:What regenerative agriculture means for the textile industryWhy Canadian wool has been historically undervalued—and how that’s changingThe principles of the Fibreshed model and how it applies in a Canadian contextCreating transparency and connection in the clothing supply chainWool pellets as a powerful, sustainable gardening toolThe joys and challenges of running a small-scale millHow slow fashion starts at the farm levelConnect with Anna Hunter & Long Way Homestead:   🌐 Website: longwayhomestead.com 📸 Instagram: @longwayhomesteadResources & Links Mentioned:Fibreshed movement: fibershed.orgMore on wool pellets: longwayhomestead.com/woolpelletsEnjoying the Podcast? Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It helps other sustainable-minded folks find the show!Support the showFollow Bridget O'Flaherty @bridgetoflahertycreates on Instagram and @bridgetoflahertycreates on Facebook. You can find her online at www.bridgetoflaherty.comThanks to Isaac Matthews for creating the music, follow him on Instagram @isaacmatthewsguitar