Join us for an in-person Pennsylvania Flax Project Event Series this spring and summer to foster organic fiber flax production and supply chains!
See a demo of the “Grubber” mechanized harvesting equipment necessary for harvesting fiber flax at scale, Learn about hand harvest and an overview of retting and post harvest handling. Learn how flax fits into rotations and about PA Flax Project’s cooperative business model.
This event will take place in both Spanish and English with simultaneous interpretation. Spanish-only, English-only, and bilingual speakers are all invited to attend this workshop.
At this event, you can expect to…
Meet existing and prospective organic buyers and growers
Get connected to the emerging organic flax-to-linen industry in Pennsylvania
Learn about:
How fiber flax fits into organic rotations
How fiber flax is processed from field to spinnable fiber
Opportunities through PA Flax Project's cooperative business model
Organic certification requirements
Technical assistance opportunities during organic transition
Who: All are welcome and these stakeholders are especially encouraged to attend:
Farmers who are organic-curious, transitioning, or certified organic, of all production types
Textile and Bast Fiber supply chain stakeholders (i.e. papermakers, bio-composite manufacturers , bast fiber buyers, fashion designers, etc.)
Buyers of fiber flax and other alternative grains
Those interested in participating in regional organic textile supply chains from the ground up
Facts to know:
Priority Registration goes to producers in these counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia. We plan to expand in the future.
Attendance cap (limited to 20 please register below to secure your spot)
Translation services are available, please inquire at: hello@paflaxproject.com
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us.