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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

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

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Complete Practical Guide on Cotton Farming

Agric4profits

Cotton is one of the most widely grown and important crops worldwide, providing fiber for clothing, textiles, and other products. Cotton farming requires well-planned management practices, including selecting the right variety, preparing the soil, applying fertilizers, and managing pests.

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Cotton and Wool Producers Invited to Apply to Climate Beneficial Fiber Program

ATTRA

Building on the Climate Beneficial Verification program already developed by Fibershed, the program is also working with well-known clothing brands and textile manufacturers to expand markets for climate-smart wool and cotton.

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Overview: The Promise and Possible Pitfalls of American Kelp Farming

Civil Eats

Wild seaweeds had been harvested for centuries by Indigenous peoples on both coasts, for a range of uses including insulation, medication, and fertilizer. Later, seaweeds were then harvested from the wild for agricultural fertilizers and the cosmetics industry. We’ll trace the rise of seaweed farming in the U.S.

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Meet the Refugee Farmers Raising the Crops of Their Homelands From Texas Soil

Modern Farmer

It was there she met Meg Erskine, co-founder and CEO of the Multicultural Refugee Coalition (MRC), the non-profit that oversees New Leaf and a textile manufacturing studio located at the church. When Bista was granted refugee status in 2010, she began taking English classes at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, 14 miles west of Manor.

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Farm Bill Coalition Letter

NASDA

Sincerely, Amcot American Association of Crop Insurers American Bankers Association American Beekeeping Federation American Cotton Producers American Cotton Shippers Association American Farm Bureau Federation American Peanut Shellers Association American Pulse Association American Soybean Association American Sugar Alliance American Sugarbeet Growers (..)

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Parda Bel: Nature’s Living Curtain for Your Walls

Kavya Organic Farm

A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. Fertilization: To promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage, feed Parda Bel with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer formulated for foliage plants. Avoid exposing it to harsh, direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

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