Carol Padberg

Farming partners Rob Comtois and Carol Padberg founded Iron and Indigo Farm in 2021. They farm five acres in Northern New Mexico where they raise Leicester Longwool sheep and practice regenerative agriculture in the high desert of Ranchos de Taos. The farm’s philosophy is to build soil health through holistic practices. Tending animals to increase the biodiversity of the soil helps to restore the land, which then provides lush pasture for the sheep. The farm offers educational opportunities and local products through our Community Supported Agriculture subscription and through selling hand-crafted fleece collars at fiber fairs. With backgrounds in education, art, permaculture, agriculture and land practices, Padberg and Comtois are committed to developing a vibrant fibershed in Taos county.

Lunch Demo 

Fleece Skirting and Sorting Activity and Demo

Join Carol Padberg of Iron & Indigo Farm (Ranchos de Taos) to learn all about the Rio Grande Fibershed while getting your hands on some locally produced sheep fleeces! Stop by to skirt (clean) fleeces from Leicester Longwools and Navajo Churros and learn best practices from an expert. We won’t stop you from bringing your own drop spindle to the fiber fun!