Harvesting Flax for Linen

Get your hands in the soil and join Wisconsin Farmers Union Marathon County Chapter and Northern Pines fibershed for a day in the flax fields at Red Door Family Farm!

- Learn about the flax plant and linen fiber from Midwest Linen Revival and Alex Spaulding
- Learn about Northern Pines fibershed, WI Farmers Union, and tour Red Door Family Farm
- Harvest flax by hand and experience traditional pulling and processing methods

Celebrate local fiber, sustainable agriculture, and the beauty of flax at this free event! Lunch and refreshments will be provided so registration is appreciated: tinyurl.com/flaxforlinen

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