COMING SOON!
Free Mill Tours, as part of the 20th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour, Sat. & Sun. April 28-29. Details >>
2012 Men's Spring Knitting Retreat
Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, May 17-20. Program includes behind-the-scenes tour of Battenkill Fibers. Registration information >>
Get ready for spring shearing
See a skirting demonstration - our new video shows how to get the most useful fiber return from your next shearing. Watch now >>
Knitters Tour of Ireland
Nov. 8-17, 2012. Sold out! We are still accepting a few more names for the waiting list. Learn more >>
Battenkill Fibers featured in May 2011 edition of New York Farm Bureau's Grassroots newsletter. Read on-line >>
Foster Sheep Farm writes
About roving processing at Battenkill Fibers in their Out The Window blog. Read blog >>
Fiber fact sheets - useful information and fun ideas
Dyeing yarn and roving, needle-felting, and other projects.See all now >>
HELP WANTED - Machine Operator. Responsible for all aspects of fiber and yarn handling and production including scouring, carding, combing, spinning, and plying. Position reports to Production Supervisor. Download full job description >>>
Battenkill Fibers Carding and Spinning Mill provides value-added, custom carding and spinning services for fiber farms and others; and manufactures yarn and fiber products for wholesale and retail markets. We produce artisan quality natural-colored and dyed yarn using traditional semi-worsted milling machinery.
We are committed to our customers and our community – we pay a fair price for fibers sourced from family-owned farms, we insure equitable evaluation of fiber quality, we offer diverse employment opportunities, and we make environmentally responsible choices in all aspects of our procurement, processing and distribution.
We embrace and respect the nature, history, and culture of our place on the land in the Upper Hudson Valley; and strive to sustain this rural heritage for future generations. We furnish access to local processing for farmers, unique materials for handcrafters, and authentic experiences for visitors to the region.
200 YEARS OF TEXTILE PRODUCTION
Although scattered settlement and
minor industry had occurred in and
around the area of what is now the
village of Greenwich prior to the
18th century, it was not until the
beginning of the 19th century that
the full potential of the Battenkill
River for providing power for industry
was realized. Learn more >>>
SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK FIBER PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE
FOLLOW UP - Over 25 fiber farmers and their families attended a free workshop on Quality Fleece Production that took place on March 31 on the Ensign Brook Farm and at the mill. Educational materials, furnished by the American Sheep Industry Association and other organizations were included in registration. If you weren't able to attend, you may contact the mill to request copies.
The workshop was sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative as part of their "Quality fleece production awareness and education project" that was begun in 2011; and was funded by a grant awarded to the Coop from the Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program.
Other activities:
Annual Wool Pool - planned for June 14-16, 2012. Start saving your fiber now. Call for details 518 692 2700.
The coop can arrange opportunities for people to visit sheep, alpaca, and goat farms; learn spinning, dyeing, and felting in on-farm fiber workshops; and enjoy great local food, lodging, and fun with other knitters. We are working on the Sept. 20-22, 2012 Fiber Tour. In the meantime, see last year's tour itinerary - download >>>
PROUD SPONSOR
Washington County Fiber Tour, April 28-29, 2012
CNY Fiber Artists & Producers Fiber Festival, June 9-10, 2012
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sept. 22-23, 2012
2012 SPRING HOURS
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 518 692 2700 to arrange for tours or fiber drop-off during the evening or on the weekend. Thanks!
