Discover the fascinating story of Vermont’s Merino wool industry with Dr. Jan Albers. This engaging presentation will explore the rise of Merino sheep farming in the 1800s and its profound impact on Vermont’s economy, agriculture, and landscape. At the height of the Merino boom, Vermont was home to an astonishing 1,681,000 sheep, making it a center of the nation’s wool production.

Coordinator: Alicia Bambara Fish
Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
OPEN to the Public Event - No Fee Event

Join us for an enlightening look at one of Vermont’s most remarkable agricultural success stories.