I’ve been talking about waste wool to lots of folks for months and finally people are excited and listening. Can you imagine if farmers weren’t throwing away their “waste wool” […]
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A Toolkit for Fibersheds & Brands: Creating a Conversation for a New Era of Design
I’m so excited to announce the launch of the Fibershed sponsored Toolkit for Fibersheds & Brands: Creating a Conversation for a New Era of Design! When Sarah Kelley of Common […]
Read MoreSoutheastern New England Fiber Production Survey
The Southeastern New England Fibershed and SEMAP conducted this survey to know more about the potential for regeneratively-managed fiber animal grazing land in Southeastern New England. Based on the information […]
Read MoreVIDEO: The Common Thread – Material and Soil Health
Thank you to all who registered for the 3rd conversation in The Common Thread series co-hosted by the Nature Lab and Southeastern New England Fibershed. For those who missed it, below […]
Read MorePODCAST INTERVIEW: Developing a Sustainable Textile Industry for the 21st Century
I talked about “Developing a Sustainable Textile Industry for the 21st Century,” on this DreamVisions7 radio podcast with Wendy Fachon. Wendy writes: “How deeply do people consider the environmental impact […]
Read MoreBlack Voices in Regenerative Fiber & Dye Systems
I thought I knew a little about a lot of things and then I started focusing on farming and people of color and I realized I knew nothing. Please join […]
Read MoreEXHIBIT: Western Mass Fibershed Features Farm to Fashion Within 50 Miles
The Holyoke Bicycle Shoe was created as part of the Western Massachusetts Fibershed by Daphne Board of Holyoke, MA. The Western Mass Fibershed’s debut project is currently on display at […]
Read MoreShop Our Climate Beneficial Farmers in Training This Holiday Season!
We are so proud of our carbon farming cohort in Southeastern New England and all the good work they did this summer into the fall preparing for next year’s pastures. […]
Read MorePlain View Alpaca Farm Weighs In On Carbon Farming & Summer Progress
As part of our carbon farming cohort, Plain View Alpaca Farm owners Keith and Debbie Tetreault took on practices this spring and summer to better their pasture grazing area for […]
Read MoreRegenerative Farming With Massachusetts-Based Sippican River Alpaca Farm
When I arrive at Sippican River Farm, a small alpaca farm located in the beautiful town of Rochester, Massachusetts, I am greeted by rolling green fields of fescue and orchard […]
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