Curlee Acres - A small sheep farm in Western Wisconsin
At Curlee Acres, we believe wool and sheep are pivotal for improving the world's biosphere.
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We are committed to the following earth-nurturing practices:
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Rotational grazing for carbon sequestration and healthy sheep
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Growing quality wool to replace fossil fuel textiles
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Raising local and nutritious lamb meat
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Advocacy work with Three Rivers Fibershed

Information for ordering lamb meat:
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* Sold as Whole or Half lamb. Hanging weight range for a whole lamb is 34# - 42#.
Hanging (carcass) weight definition: the butcher has removed any non-edible portion of the animal. These non-edible portions are about 1/3 of the live weight.
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* Price: $5.50/pound hanging weight. (paid to Curlee Acres)
$100 / $50 deposit to reserve a whole / half lamb.
Deposit is put towards final price.
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* Grass fed on pasture during summer. Hay fed during winter. Very occasional grain (black oil sunflower seeds/corn) used for moving to a new paddock.
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* Processed by Cherry Hill Meats, Taylors Falls, MN
Processing fee: ~$93.00 (~$46 for half) - slight variance due to hanging weight and if ground or stew meat is requested (paid to Cherry Hill Meats)
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Cut orders placed directly to Cherry Hill Meats: 651-465-6321
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* Next processing date: August 28, 2023 - will announce exact date.
Reasons to buy grass fed Shetland lamb meat
Mild tasting flavor, smooth textured meat
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Shetlands have a high meat to bone ratio due to their fine bone structure.
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Shetlands are slow growing, therefore, they maintain a lamb-like flavor till at least 3 years.
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Hogget lambs (lambs that are 12-24 months old) are a good butcher age for Shetlands for the added growth time.​
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Lamb meat from Curlee Acres ranges from 14-17 months of age​
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Source: UK Shetland Sheep Society
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Nutritious and lean meat
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Shetlands store less fat in their muscle compared to meat breeds.
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Lamb has the healthiest Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio compared to other domesticated meat.
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Rotationally grazed, grass-fed lamb results in even higher Omega-3 fatty acids.
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A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids can help protect brain health and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Other nutritional benefits of grass fed lamb meat are higher levels of Vitamin A (essential for good vision) and Vitamin E (important for blood, brain and skin health.)
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Sources: FACT, National Institute of Health
Support wool and the environment
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Shetland sheep grow beautiful, multi-purpose wool.
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Wool is renewable and earth nurturing.
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Wool replaces wasteful, fossil fuel textiles.
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Wool clothing is long-lived, mendable, and compostable.
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Wool is used in building materials and household goods.
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Grazing sheep with regenerative practices helps sequester carbon back into the soil and provides habitat for pollinators, birds, and amphibians.
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Curlee Acres is a steward with Three Rivers Fibershed.
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