Northeast Fiber Exchange Fiber Sorting and Quality Training




Event Details

Date

February 28, 2025

Time

5pm-7pm

Location

Cornell University, Frank B. Morris Hall
507 Tower Rd
Ithaca, NY 14853

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Jessica Waltemyer
607-882-4772



NEFX Farmer Training

 
When:   Friday, February 28th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where:  Cornell University, Frank B. Morrison Hall
              507 Tower Rd., Ithaca, NY 14853
What:    Hudson Valley Textile Project and PRO-LIVESTOCK Small Ruminant Program will be hosting an event for Northeast Fiber Exchange

Cost:     FREE
 
Certification Training: All farmers must participate in the certification training in order to sell to the NEFX Program. At this time the program will be accepting the following fiber types: Wool, Mohair, Alpaca, & Llama. Training will cover skirting and quality requirements, as well as best practices for quality fiber on the farm. All interested farmers are welcome.

Attendees will receive a free ASI "Code of Practice" book 
(one per farm)
 
Individual Registration for each attendee is required
Light Refreshments will be provided

REGISTER

Questions, please contact Jess Waltemyer at jrk272@cornell.edu or Abby Henderson abby.hvtextileproject@gmail.com




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