Power Purls Podcast - Conversations With Savvy Knitwear Designers And Everyday Knitters With Compelling Back Stories

Jeanne Carver, along with husband Dan, own and operate the historic Imperial Stock Ranch in north central Oregon. Established in 1871 as a homestead claim, it became Oregon’s largest individually owned land and livestock holding by 1900, running tens of thousands of sheep. Located in a high desert climate, the ranch has maintained production in sheep, cattle, grains and hay throughout its history of more than 144 years. The ranch headquarters are a National Historic District. The Carvers have been awarded numerous honors in their conservation work. Jeanne was awarded an Orchid Award, given by the Portland Business Journal, for Women of Influence for 2014; and Dan and Jeanne were awarded the Oregon Agriculture Connection Award in 2014, for their leadership in connecting consumers to the source of food and fiber. Imperial Yarn was chosen to provide the yarn for the Opening Ceremony uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren for Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. To read the show notes: www.powerpurl