EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 20 MIN
'Milk from an almond, then why not a sheep': Fernglen Farm's sheep dairy addition
from Country Life · host RNZ
Fernglen Farm is a family affair helping people learn more about the benefits of sheep milk, while finding new ways to balance the hardships of farming on Wairarapa's coast. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:1:08 - The Ravenwood family's move to sheep dairy3:30 - Set up challenges7:48 - We meet Cameron at the processing plant10:53 - The nutritional benefits of sheep milk13:54 - New products being rolled out16:54 - The future of the industryWith thanks to guests:Jeff and Cameron Ravenwood, from Fernglen FarmMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Fernglen Farm is a family affair helping people learn more about the benefits of sheep milk, while finding new ways to balance the hardships of farming on Wairarapa's coast. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:1:08 - The Ravenwood family's move to sheep dairy3:30 - Set up challenges7:48 - We meet Cameron at the processing plant10:53 - The nutritional benefits of sheep milk13:54 - New products being rolled out16:54 - The future of the industryWith thanks to guests:Jeff and Cameron Ravenwood, from Fernglen FarmMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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'Milk from an almond, then why not a sheep': Fernglen Farm's sheep dairy addition
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