Farming for Fashion:
Restoring Textile Connections in Ventura County

Written by Kim Master and Avery Lieb, January 11, 2024

Author Kim Master interviewed ranchers and brands in the Ojai/Ventura area for a feature article in Edible. Link through to hear from Diane Anastasio of Shepherdess Land & Livestock, Cindy Harris of Alpacas at Windy Hill, and Jenya Schneider of Cuyama Lamb. Hemp Traders and CA Organic Center are also featured.

How do we change this dismal trajectory of the fashion industry? Local shepherds, farmers, scientists and industry leaders share what’s being done to reconnect textiles and farming in Ventura County, and how we can help mitigate the fashion industry’s impact globally.