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OUR STORY
Hi!
We are Anne, Gunnar and Cedar, owners of Clover and Bee Farm
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We started the farm in 2020 and it was the realization of a lifelong dream for Anne - as a "skipped generation" farmer she grew up visiting her grandparents', aunt's and uncle's farms, attending 4H and begging to be allowed to keep goats in the backyard (although goats never materilized a steady stream of small mammals, amphibians and reptlies kept her occupied) . Gunnar is a lifelong Vermonter and is passionate about the preservation of land for natural, agricultural and recreational purposes. When Cedar was born we knew we wanted him to grow up on a farm understanding the value of land and the life it can support. We recognized a growing appreciation for local sustainable fiber in our community and founded Clover and Bee Farm with our first three Finnsheep, Teemu, Saku and Meeku. Saturn, our livestock guardian dog, joined us shortly thereafter and every spring our flock grows!
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MISSION AND ASPIRATIONS
Sheep have been a vital part of Vermont's history and agricultural economy since the 1700s (https://vermonthistory.org/william-jarvis-and-the-merino-sheep-craze). Wool is a natural, renewable and recyclable fiber that is an increasingly popular choice for those individuals and textile companies looking to end their reliance on plastics and minimize their environmental impact. In addition, sheep are excellent grazers and fertilizers and can contribute to sustainable land management practices. Finnsheep are small, docile, friendly and easy to care for, and grow beautiful wool that can be used for felting, hand-spinning and knitting. Our mission is to provide wool for our local and regional communities as well as livestock for small-scale land management.