The Rural Voice, 2005-07, Page 25Though a rare breed, the Navajo-
Churro sheep are farm animals and
have to pay their keep, Hislop says.
Lambs are butchered no later than
six months of age. "We do not force-
feed them. They are just naturally,
feeding on everything from pasture
to leftover pumpkins. raised then
shipped off.' says Hislop.
"Because 1 have them butchered. 1
also feel I should use the skins."
These she has tanned at Blyth. "They
gave me their lives, I have to make
them count to the fullest extent."
Amember of the rare breed
association. Hislop. though
sentimental about her sheep.
is no less practical. "Rare breeds
certainly have their place. But these
animals are good on a farm, whether
it's for meat or wool. They have to
pay for themselves. 1 don't have
them just for their looks."
The sheep combine with organic
herb production on the farm.
"I believe there is a movement in
agriculture going back to the more
natural methods of farming," she
says. "Organic is actually the fastest
growing sector in agricultural today."
said Hislop.
Her membership in that movement
began 30 years ago. "I couldn't find
the herbs I wanted for cooking so 1
started growing a few different kinds
for myself. Things just kind of
snowballed from there."
Today, Hislop's expertise extends
to over 200 herbs. "It's almost a way
of life for us now."
Part of the fascination was the
history, she said. "Thirty years ago it
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