2022 New York Textile Month Carbon Farm Tour

The Carbon Farm Tour, organized by the New York Textile Lab, is a comprehensive event that combines education, sustainability practices, and hands-on insights into regenerative farming and climate-beneficial fiber production. The tour features speakers Gibson Durford and Stacy Chavez.

Gibson discusses soil health, climate impacts on soil, and sustainable agricultural practices, sharing his expertise from managing water quality and conservation in New York’s East of Hudson Watershed. Stacy focuses on fiber production, market distribution, and the creation of the Climate Beneficial Fiber Pool, emphasizing the integration of sustainable practices into the supply chain.

Participants explore practical methods like rotational grazing, composting, wetland preservation, and agroforestry, all aimed at enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.