Alethea Kenney is a Traditional Naturopath, Western herbalist, Aromatherapist and Small Ruminant Consultant for North Central Feed Products, LLC in Gonvick, MN.  She also has a Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy and is certified in equine iridology. She has spent many years working with large and small animals in a veterinary setting and on the farm. Her experiences with the important role nutrition plays in health led her to design her own natural livestock mineral line, Back in Balance Minerals®. With her husband, she has farmed since 1996 and now raises various fiber animals, equines, dogs, cats, various fowl and rabbits sustainably on a farm in northern Minnesota, run primarily on renewable energy. She writes and teaches about holistic animal care, herbs, homeopathy and minerals as they relate to health in people, companion animals and livestock.  She also teaches fiber art workshops. More information: www.borealbalance.com www.backinbalanceminerals.com www.reedbird.com