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Help Secure the Future of Climate-Beneficial Agriculture
by Sirima Sataman (Fibershed) on February 5, 2025
In 2022, the U.S. reached a historic inflection point when congressionally approved federal grants were allocated through agencies like the USDA, Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency. These investments The post Help Secure the Future of Climate-Beneficial Agriculture appeared […]
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Building a Healthier Fiber Future: Highlights from Fibershed’s 2024 Annual Report
by Sirima Sataman (Fibershed) on February 1, 2025
Across fields, farms, and fiber mills, a quiet transformation is taking place—one rooted in soil health, environmental resilience, and a deep commitment to reshaping the way we produce durable goods The post Building a Healthier Fiber Future: Highlights from Fibershed’s 2024 Annual […]
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Introducing the NJ Fibershed Harvest Initiative
by web admin (NJ Fibershed) on January 29, 2025
Signups are open for NJ Fibershed’s Harvest Initiative, a new project offering fiber artists a space to connect with the land, to experience their craft from seed to textile.
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Designing for Connection: How New York Textile Lab is Reimagining the Fiber System
by Lindsey Siegele (Fibershed) on January 13, 2025
Laura Sansone, founder of New York Textile Lab, is redefining the textile industry by fostering regenerative, bioregional fiber systems that connect farmers, designers, and ecosystems through transparency and care. The post Designing for Connection: How New York Textile Lab is Reimagining the Fiber […]
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Advancing Climate Beneficial™ Agriculture
by Sirima Sataman (Fibershed) on January 7, 2025
Fibershed’s 2024 Carbon Farm Impact Report highlights significant progress in climate-smart agriculture through the Climate Beneficial™ Program. Since its inception in 2016, the program has supported over 180,000 acres, with The post Advancing Climate Beneficial™ Agriculture […]
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U.S. Government Releases Landmark Report on Textile Waste and Fast Fashion’s Environmental Toll
by Sirima Sataman (Fibershed) on December 13, 2024
Today, U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), alongside Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), unveiled findings from the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) first-ever federal report on textile waste The post U.S. Government Releases Landmark Report on […]
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Instagram Roundup: 5 Posts on Microplastics & Clothing
by Sirima Sataman (Fibershed) on December 11, 2024
In 2023, Fibershed posted a popular series on Instagram focused on microplastics and clothing. Check out the full series here, and follow us on Instagram for more posts like these. The post Instagram Roundup: 5 Posts on Microplastics & Clothing appeared first on Fibershed.
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The Professionals: Women Graziers
by Bei Deng (Fibershed) on November 27, 2024
written by Stephany Wilkes Photography by Paige Green “This is not new,” Jaime Irwin says. “None of it is new. Women have been shepherds and herders for thousands of years.” The post The Professionals: Women Graziers appeared first on Fibershed.
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Ocean Hour Farm Takes Whole Systems Approach To Food + Fiber
by Amy DuFault (Southeastern New England Fibershed) on November 26, 2024
(Image: Maaike Bernstrom/Ocean Hour Farm) Ocean Hour Farm is a center for education, scientific research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices based in Newport, Rhode Island. The farm centers on
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Shepherding: Professional Pathways to the World’s Second Oldest Profession
by Bei Deng (Fibershed) on November 25, 2024
written by Stephany Wilkes Photography by Paige Green Jaime Irwin, of Kaos Sheep Outfit; Brittany Cole Bush (BCB) of Shepherdess Land & Livestock; Sarah Keiser of Wild Oat Hollow, and The post Shepherding: Professional Pathways to the World’s Second Oldest Profession appeared first on […]
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Carhartt’s ‘Thank a Farmer’ T-Shirt: A Step Toward Farm-Forward Sourcing and Sustainability
by Lindsey Siegele (Fibershed) on November 1, 2024
Carhartt’s limited-edition “Thank a Farmer” T-shirt goes beyond fashion, connecting climate-friendly cotton farming with durable workwear to pave the way for a more sustainable future. The post Carhartt’s ‘Thank a Farmer’ T-Shirt: A Step Toward Farm-Forward […]
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Rebuilding Equity: Tameka Peoples and Seed2Shirt Lead a Regenerative Future for Black Farmers in Fashion
by Lindsey Siegele (Fibershed) on October 30, 2024
Tameka Peoples, CEO of Seed2Shirt, is revolutionizing the apparel industry with sustainable practices and equitable opportunities for Black farmers in the U.S. and Africa. The post Rebuilding Equity: Tameka Peoples and Seed2Shirt Lead a Regenerative Future for Black Farmers in Fashion appeared […]