Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

By Allison Cooley-Agee , NCAT Carbon Farm Planner In today’s world, fast fashion is everywhere, but we often forget about the journey from soil to fabric. The journey from soil to sweater shows how sustainable farming can make a significant difference. Many are now choosing to source natural fibers from farms that care for their soil.

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Textiles Marketing Supply Chain Ranching 98

Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 14, 2023

Cultivating Parda Bel: Tips and Tricks Cultivating Parda Bel can be a rewarding experience, bringing the beauty of nature into your own backyard. A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. Also Read:- Best practices for pest management in Organic farming g.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 4, 2024

Her Belgian start-up cultivates mycelium—the thread-like root structure of fungus—using the plastic- and toxin-laden stubs as fodder. A designer by training, Speyer stumbled on fungi while searching for a sustainable and easy-to-cultivate material. Fungi are nature’s recyclers,” says PuriFungi’s Audrey Speyer.

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