By Sharon Jane Wong, Apparel Merchandising and Management Undergraduate Student and Research Assistant At this year’s LA County Fair – Cal Poly Pomona faculty and students gathered to demonstrate as part of the annual fair’s Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Program exhibit through Cal Poly Pomona Agriscapes. I had the opportunity to work as an Undergraduate…
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New York Regional Yarn Sourcebook & Make it with Wool
Over the past few months, I worked with a team of designers, fiber scientists, and educators to develop a New York Regional Yarn Sourcebook to increase the visibility of diverse farms and stimulate greater interconnections between local farms and designers. The book features 17 sheep, alpaca, and goat farms that I’ve previously visited, and several…
Navajo-Churro Sheep & their Historical-Contemporary Significance Across the U.S.
Navajo Churro sheep are considered the first U.S. sheep, and have a deep-seated history. With origins dating back to the 16th century when they were first introduced by Spain to the southwestern US, to their cultural interconnection within the Navajo nation, and their near extinction due to governmental environmental concerns, Navajo Churro sheep populations are growing…
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