Raising Sheep and Cows for Milk, Fiber, and Meat with Lydia Tevis

Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode twenty-one features shepherd Lydia Tevis of Harmony Heritage Farm as we discuss: The character differences between sheep and goat people The ins and outs of shearing Opportunities for marketing wool, from pellets to mulch to blankets to felted rugs The challenges of raising cows and kids And much, much more… You will love this nurturing and caring farmer! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Are you a farmer looking for an opportunity to connect with other farmers just like you? Join Midweek Refuel, where we focus on increasing the time, energy, and abundance in your purposeful farm life. Join when you can. Cancel at any time. Use code PODCAST to receive a 10% discount: https://www.penlightfarmers.com/service-page/midweek-refuel?referral=service_list_widget About Lydia: Lydia and her husband live off-grid on a 40-acre farm in Harmony, Washington, where they raise dairy sheep, beef cattle, and kids. 😆 They have selectively bred homestead dairy sheep for 20 years and sell sheep milk soap and wool products as well. Connect with Lydia at:  Website: https://harmonyheritagefarm.com/index.html Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HarmonyHeritageFarm?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fmanage.wix.com%2F Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyHeritageFarm?rdid=ThhLw2tb9VNjyUQl&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17oCRF4wrB%2F# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyheritagefarm?igsh=MXUwdWx6YjcyYWdhdA%3D%3D   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@harmonyheritagefarm Connect with K at:  Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466  Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast  Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x  Recording date: April 14, 2026