Words by Cassandra Marketos, Photographs by Paige Green This fall, we brought 67 people, including teams from some of the world’s largest retailers, knitting manufacturers, and technical assistance providers, to […]
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From First Fleece to Future Fiber Systems: Training the Next Generation of Shearers
Written by Stephany Wilkes. Photography by Paige Green. In April 2025, two dozen students attended one of two sheep shearing schools offered through the University of California Extension and supported […]
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Connecting Farms, Designers, and Markets: A Model for a Sustainable Textile Future
How farmers, designers, and small brands are reshaping the textile industry through regional collaboration, ethical sourcing, and regenerative practices—proving that a sustainable future for fashion is already in motion.
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bellweather: Fire Medicine, Fire Craft
written by Stephany Wilkes photography by Paige Green “We have this idea that land is untouchable, that to touch land is disturbance,” brontë velez says. “Well, we need to become […]
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Help Secure the Future of Climate-Beneficial Agriculture
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 […]
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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 […]
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The Professionals: Women Graziers
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.” […]
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Shepherding: Professional Pathways to the World’s Second Oldest Profession
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 […]
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Carhartt’s ‘Thank a Farmer’ T-Shirt: A Step Toward Farm-Forward Sourcing and Sustainability
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.
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Rebuilding Equity: Tameka Peoples and Seed2Shirt Lead a Regenerative Future for Black Farmers in Fashion
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.
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