Local Fiber Movement Is Re-Stitching the Social Fabric

You’ve probably heard of a watershed or a foodshed, but have you heard of a fibershed? On today’s show, host Douglas Haynes unpacks the growing movement of farmers and fiber artists rebuilding Wisconsin’s textile systems. He’s joined by Leslie Schroeder of the Midwest Linen Revival, Jane Hansen, a sheep farmer and Board Member of the Three Rivers FIbershed, and WORT’s Talk Producer, Sara Gabler, whose article about fibersheds is featured in this months’ Isthmus magazine. Featured image of the stages of flax production. Courtesy of Sara Gabler/WORT.