In person / Tour / Textile Industry
Join New York Fibershed for another Carbon Farm Tour! Experience this hands-on, educational event exploring how textile sourcing can positively impact climate change and regional economies.
What to expect
• Farm Tour & Alpaca Visit:
Take a guided tour of Faraway Farm Alpacas and see sustainable farming practices in action! See their compost system and learn about soil amendment. Get up close to the alpacas and explore their role in regenerative agriculture.
• Meet Industry Innovators:
Connect with leaders from the agriculture, design, and manufacturing industries who are driving the shift toward regenerative, climate-beneficial models in the regional textile sector.
• Climate Beneficial™ Verified Textile Displays:
Discover how textiles can help the climate and explore Climate Beneficial™ Verified textile products.
• Carbon Farming Talk:
Hear from New York Fibershed's Carbon Farm Planner about regenerative soil protocols.
• Expert Q&A Panel - Engage in a lively discussion with experts on topics such as:
Carbon sequestration practices on the farm
How farm management influences fiber quality
Regional fiber cultivation, processing, and manufacturing
Building a farm-to-product supply chain focused on slow growth and bio regionalism
Organizing cooperative economic models to uplift small businesses
Strategies for growing a socially and environmentally equitable textile industry.
Refreshments:
Light fare and beverages provided by Marbled.
New York Fibershed is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and strengthening the fiber and textile communities across New York State. We are a community of farmers, processors, artisans, makers, designers, educators, and advocates working together to build a more circular and climate beneficial textile system.
We believe that what we wear, what we make, and how we connect to the land matters. Through educational programming, industry development, and collaborative projects, we strengthen the connections between soil, fiber, and community while supporting regenerative agriculture, local economies, and regional textile production.