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.” Many of California’s contract graziers and shepherds are women, now and again. If not exactly novel, shepherding is still a fairly unusual modern occupation. Jaime […]
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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 Paigelynn Trotter of Coastal Land & Livestock – among many others – are providing mentorship and professional training to share what they have learned from […]
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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
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Intertwining: A story of the living world through material form
written by Lexi Fujii photography by Jessa Carta Two makers, business-owners, mothers — artfully transmuting land-based raw materials into simple yet luxurious sustainable goods. Megan Bre Camp of Summer Solace and Alix Vasquez of Herderin showcase what can be created with materials grown from our local landscapes, made to nurture both the body and spirit. […]
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California Approves SB 675: Prescribed Grazing as Key to Wildfire Prevention
written by Fibershed staff photography by Paige Green On September 27, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 675 (SB 675) into law, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing wildfire crisis. Introduced by Senator Monique Limón, the bill establishes a local assistance grant program to promote the use of […]
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The Craft of Culture and Connection: How Project Threadways Preserves Heritage and Shapes the Future of the Textile Industry Through Storytelling
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First in the Nation Textile Extended Producer Responsibility Program Legislation Passes the California Legislature
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Building Soil Health at Pennyroyal Farm and Navarro Vineyards
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