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. percent of the world’s farmland but uses 4.7

Textiles 101

Textiles Manufacturing Production Processing 101

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Farmer Jeremy Dunphy stands next to his four-acre test plot, brimming with flax as a cover crop, sharing what he’s learned with a crowd of 20 farmers, textile artists, designers, and educators. Flax takes about 100 days to go from seed to harvest, and once planted, it needs little tending. Photography by Zoe Schaeffer.

Textiles 73

Textiles Seeding Processing Acre 73

Sustainable Harvest International

APRIL 22, 2024

Over time, conventional agricultural methods lead to soil degradation, threatening our ability to cultivate food. Opting for reusable alternatives such as tote bags, metal water bottles, and reusable metal straws makes a difference. You can also reduce your use of plastic by reusing items you already have.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Food Production Textiles 52