[Jacob-list] Other Fibers

[gotothewhip at aol.com]

Hello all,  I did not know if maybe you all can point me in the right direction.... As most of you know, I am a County Extension Agent and as one of Colorado's "Fiber Specialists" with CSU, I have been asked (on short notice) to present a topic at the Colorado County Ag Agents Assn meeting this month.  I was set to present on Wool and Wool fiber selection, but they just asked if I could include some of the uncommon animal fibers, so I am asking for help..

Of course I have searched and googled the web, but I would really like some input on Yak, Cashmere, Angora (goat & Rabbit) as well as any other animal fiber info you all could point me in the direction of.  Im pretty compitent when it comes to wool, both Handspinning and Commercial, However, I am having to reach beyond my comfort level.  I am looking for just little tidbits to help the other agents deal with fiber folks, and concerns they have.  I have done a good bit of resaerch on the fibers themselves, but I would like to either via Email or phone conversation, speak with folks who are into these types of fiber animals.

Can anyone Help?

Jennifer Tucker
Moose Mtn Ranch
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