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 ProgramJessica Waltemyer
607-882-4772
email Jessica Waltemyer

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