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In Fernbridge, a tiny town on California’s northern coast, a new wool mill is spinning to life. It’s part of a goal to revive an industry that died out decades ago.

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For centuries, we have relied on sheep’s wool for clothing and blankets, and they relied on us for shearing. Now, sheep can’t molt without human help, though we’re using little of their wool.

The 44th annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, which draws craft enthusiasts and livestock producers alike, takes place Oct. 17-20 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY.

Best Male Adult sheep is Prive, 1 year and 7 months old, whose breeder estimated him to be worth more than $1,00,000 in the market.

Connie Moore of Chadron, the sheep association’s secretary, estimates that fewer than 20% of Nebraska sheep are fine wool breeds, like her 130 Rambouillets.