PA Flax Project’s Producer Event Series: Part 2 (Harvest)

Join us for an in-person Pennsylvania Flax Project Event Series this spring and summer to foster organic fiber flax production and supply chains! 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

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.

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

Cost: Free!

Save the dates:

Part 1: Growing, register today!

Part 2: Harvesting, July 13th

Part 3: Processing September 28th

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 below