become a Fibreshed Producer
Guidelines for Producers
All fiber and skins/hides are sourced within 200miles of the Pembina River from eastern Saskatchewan to Kenora and through parts of N. Dakota.
Botanic Dyes are farmed, foraged and sourced within 200 miles of the Pembina River
Labour is sourced within 200 miles of the Pembina River.
Exceptions to this include manufacturing outside of the fibreshed, due to the shortage of mills within the region.
If you are a farmer, dyer, fibre artist, teacher or sewer who works with local fibres, residing in the Pembina Fibreshed region and you want to reach more customers and connect with other farmers working towards producing ecological and ethical textiles and fibres consider becoming a fibreshed producer member.
Benefits for Fibreshed Members
A profile in the Producer Directory with a small bio and picture, your contact information and a link to your website.
A photoshoot of your farm and an interview about your business and farm on the blog. You will have access to the pictures for your own purposes.
10% discount on all Fibreshed events and workshops.
Vendor booths at some fibreshed events.
The annual fee for producers is $45.
To become a fibreshed member fill out application form here and a paypal invoice will be sent to your email.