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Vancouver Island Fibreshed has evolved since this thread has started. Their website is live and they are actively pursuing ways to improve our local fibreshed. http://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/
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homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
Farmers, textile makers and a newly reopened fleece-processing mill are among supporters of the launch of the Vancouver Island Fibreshed project, which aims to help build a local textile industry.
A fibreshed is defined as a geographic region that provides all the resources that go into the making of textiles including animal or plant-based fibres, dyes, processing and manufacturing.
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...the fibreshed for Vancouver Island and surrounding islands encompasses about 150 square miles.
The goal of the project is to help create a local fibre economy on Vancouver Island by providing support for farmers to raise more fibre-producing animals and crops, and ensure links to processors and markets for products.
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Living in Anjou , France,
For the many not for the few
http://www.permies.com/t/80/31583/projects/Permie-Pennies-France#330873
Are you sure this survey is really a survey ?
...a publicity thing in disguise or some sort of thing to put pressure on other powers to help them local govt maybe ? ( look we can create jobs for example so give us XXX)
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Living in Anjou , France,
For the many not for the few
http://www.permies.com/t/80/31583/projects/Permie-Pennies-France#330873
Their gofundme thing is a bit concerning too as I don't fully understand what the money is for.
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Living in Anjou , France,
For the many not for the few
http://www.permies.com/t/80/31583/projects/Permie-Pennies-France#330873
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Barbara Johnstone wrote:Thank you for all of the information posted on this thread about the Vancouver Island Fibreshed. I have spoken with Lynda Drury of the Vancouver Island Fibreshed initiative, and have visited the new wool mill in Saanich. I am working on an article for Country Life in BC, and as a sheep producer (and fibre producer with a container full of wool) I am hopeful for anything that keeps us from wasting this resource. I would love to have a locally-woven rug or blanket, but as a farmer I do not have the time or skills. We all need to work together and support each other. Thanks again for such an informative thread.
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We are also producing a newsletter to keep people informed.
We are involved in outreach and talking with sheep, alpaca and llama farmers to find out from them what is needed to improve fleece quality.
We are also focusing on the end user, to establish more market connections and how to best link the farmers with the end users.
This is a huge project and we are welcoming those who can provide links to farmers, makers and end users to contact us.
We are so glad to be affiliates of Fibershed and therefore participating in their presentations and learning from the masters on how to do this effectively.
I see some of you have concerns about our integrity.
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homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
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homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
Experimenting and growing on my small acre in SW USA; Fruit & Nut trees w/ annuals, hoping to get Chickens, rabbits, and in-laws onto property soon.
Long term goal - Furniture & Luthier Stay-at-home farm dad.
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homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
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homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
"be kind, be calm, be safe"
homegrown yarn and fibre
homegrown linen ~ crowing hen farm ~ how permies works
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