Donn Hewes and MaryRose Livingston have owned and operated Northland Sheep Dairy near Cortland, NY since 2002. They produce farmstead cheeses, meat, wool, and most of their flock's hay using draft horses and mules for their farm traction.
Meet the Farm - Northland Sheep Dairy
Meet MaryRose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy (http://www.northlandsheepdairy.com/) in Marathon, NY. Together with her husband Donn Hewes, she raises a flock of dairy sheep and produces cheeses, wool, and meat that she sells at the Ithaca Farmers Market. Donn and MaryRose also produce most of their own hay using a team of draft horses and mules.
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Meet the Farm - Northland Sheep Dairy
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- 5:58
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- Meet MaryRose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy (http://www.northlandsheepdairy.com/) in Marathon, NY. Together with her husband Donn Hewes, she raises a flock of dairy sheep and produces cheeses, wool, and meat that she sells at the Ithaca Farmers Market. Donn and MaryRose also produce most of their own hay using a team of draft horses and mules.
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Northland Sheep Dairy Market & Profitability
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- 5:08
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- Can you really make a living on a small farm? MaryRose Livingston of Northland Sheep Dairy discusses how she and her husband Donn sell the cheese, meat and wool from their flock, the profitability of their farm, and how it has enabled a high quality of life for them.
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Northland Sheep Dairy Infrastructure
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- 7:26
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- MaryRose Livingston from Northland Sheep Dairy describes the simple, relatively low-cost portable fence and water systems they use for grazing their flock of 100% grass-fed sheep on their property as well as on leased land.
I am interested in dairy sheep and cheese making and would love to see a local farm.
maryrose! Hooray, you're doing, living your dream! I feel so happy seeing the wonderful, delicious work you are doing. Much love for you and your Man.
Susan Klovee-Smith in Olympia, Washington