About Us

Welcome to Honey Girl Farms, where literature meets fiber arts on our 50-acre farm in Gerald, Missouri. Founded in 2014 by Shannah Harding, our journey began with beekeeping alongside family tradition, but quickly blossomed into something much more colorful.
My name is Shannah, and I am the founder, dyer, and creator behind Honey Girl Farms. What started as a beekeeping venture with my father evolved the following year when we added sheep, transforming into the fiber art brand you see today. I've always loved color, but I was never a traditional artist. I enjoy many types of art, but I am best when left to play with color.
After learning to knit in 2009, I began to see the world of yarn for more than what you could find at big box stores. I was enthralled by the endless possibilities for color on these amazing natural fibers. So began my journey into the fiber arts and dyeing rabbit hole—and it's a very deep hole indeed.
Today, we raise Corriedale-Merino cross sheep, keep honey bees, and tend chickens following permaculture principles. Our hand-dyed yarns are inspired by the books we love, with collections featuring beloved series like Outlander and The Cosmere. Each colorway tells a story, translating literary themes into vibrant hues that bring your projects to life.
We're more than just a yarn company—we're a community. Through our HGF Book Club, Discord server, and social media presence, we connect fiber artists, knitters, crocheters, and book lovers who share our passion for combining literature with crafting. Whether you meet us at fiber shows, visit our partner store YarnCom, or join our online community, you'll find a welcoming space where creativity and storytelling intertwine.
From our farm to your fiber basket, we're here to share our love of color, books, and the endless possibilities that come when you combine them both.

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Meet the Founder and Artist

Shannah Harding is a woman of faith, proud American, and the creative force behind Honey Girl Farms in Gerald, Missouri. Guided by her deep love for this great country and its values, Shannah transformed her journey from beekeeper to shepherd to yarn dyer into a thriving farm-to-fiber business on her 50-acre homestead.When she's not tending her Corriedale-Merino sheep or hand-dyeing literary-inspired colorways, Shannah can be found leading her book club, sharing her passion for homesteading, or connecting with fellow fiber artists who appreciate quality craftsmanship and community. Her work embodies the American spirit: hard work, independence, and the belief that beautiful things are worth creating by hand on American soil.