One Acre Exchange supports the development of an agricultural economy centering the sustainability of farmers, workers, and the planet. In North Carolina and beyond, we support farmers and artisans in […]
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Flax in West Coast Fibersheds: From Field to Mill
Bast fibers have been highly regarded for beautiful, durable textiles throughout history and into the modern era. Over the past year, Fibershed’s Lead Process Engineer Nicholas Wenner has been connecting […]
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A Relationship of Trust with Sierra Rose Alpacas
Written and photographed by Sarah Lillegard except as noted Creating a Space for Alpacas to Thrive Sadie, at a week old, is running around the paddock dodging other alpacas as […]
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One Acre Exchange: Curating a Hemp Art Show in North Carolina
By Tyler Jenkins One Acre Exchange supports the development of an agricultural economy centering the sustainability of farmers, workers, and the planet. In North Carolina and beyond, we support farmers […]
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California Cotton Fields: Can Cotton be Climate Beneficial?
Written by Esha Chhabra and Jess Daniels, photographed by Paige Green In this series, we highlighted stories of cotton producers in California who are continuing the legacy of growing cotton […]
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California Cotton Fields: Building Biodiversity with John Teixeira
Cotton is part of the broader California agricultural system wherein shifting practices opens pathways for whole systems regeneration. For the past year, and throughout a planting cycle, Fibershed has been […]
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A Spinner’s Flock at Ewe & Me 2 Ranch
Written by Marie Hoff and photographed by Paige Green “Did you do crafts before you got into fiber arts?” I ask Bev Fleming, while looking at stacks of magazines covering […]
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Holding Space for Creativity at Fiber Circle Studio
Written by Amanda Fisk and photographed by Noelle Gaberman, except as noted. Tucked into the Sonoma County town of Cotati, Fiber Circle Studio is a haven of experience in the […]
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California Cotton Fields: Sally Fox reinvented cotton — by going back to its roots
Cotton is part of the broader California agricultural system wherein shifting practices opens pathways for whole systems regeneration. For the past year, and throughout a planting cycle, Fibershed has been […]
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Backyard-Raised Fiber at Bungalow Farm Angora
Written and photographed by Sarah Lillegard Driving around the neighborhoods of a large city, it’s hard to imagine that one of the little bungalow houses is a small-scale urban fiber […]
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