SEE YOU THERE! Vogue Knitting LIVE, January 13-16. New York, NY. Details >>
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 >>
Custom processing options
Now accepting processing orders for roving and yarn - no minimums.Get details >>
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 >>
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
NEW! The Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative received a Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement grant in the amount of $1,000 to help fund the Coop’s new “Quality fleece production awareness and education project”. Learn more >>>
Photo at left (from l.) Assemblyman Tony Jordan joins sheep farmers Liam and Karin Kennedy and Battenkill Fibers owner Mary Jeanne Packer as Christopher Trusso and Rella Moag Getty from Farm Credit East present the Farm Credit grant award check to the Cooperative during the Washington County Fair. Photo by Lubna Dabbagh.
Other activities:
Annual Wool Pool - planned for June 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. Download itinerary from fall 2011 tour >>>
PROUD SPONSOR
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival.
2012 WINTER 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!
