February 2018 Issue PDF

The Acres U.S.A. February 2018 issue; Vol. 48, No. 2; contains the following: FEATURES Earth-Restorative Fiber Productionby Barbara Berst AdamsWhether it’s global fashion brands or local blue jeans, current and aspiring eco-fiber farmers have a growing network of organizations supporting their markets and education as we move toward a more beneficial fiber and textile industry. A Blooming Businessby Tamara ScullyThe beautiful peonies at Swenson Gardens — where 10,000 to 15,000 peonies are planted at any given time, plus many thousands of seedlings — make it a fantastic site to behold in bloom. Forest-Fed Hogsby Joshua Burman ThayerIn a quiet holler of rural West Virginia Dr. Chuck Talbott is focused on demonstrating the potential of sustainable hog production in the central forest region of Appalachia.  2017 Acres U.S.A. Conferenceby Tara MaxwellAttendees from across the United States and around the globe converged at the 2017 Acres U.S.A. Conference in Columbus, Ohio, for an invaluabl