Upcoming Events
NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit 2026
Laura will be showcasing work at this year’s NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit. The NIHC Global Hemp Fiber Summit convenes leaders from government, finance, industry, and academia to advance the global industrial hemp fiber sector. The Summit integrates policy dialogue, market development, textile innovation, and global trade strategy aligned with New York’s fashion calendar. This years summit will be held at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
Programming covers innovations in industrial hemp fiber from seed to final product, featuring innovations from sponsors and exhibitors, physical tours, expert speakers, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities.
Register Here: https://nihcglobalsummit.com/
The National Ploughing Championships 2026
Laura will be hosting a bast fiber scutching demonstration in partnership with the Limerick School of Art and Design at this year’s National Ploughing Championships
Tickets can be found here: https://www.npa.ie/tickets-2026/
Flax Meitheal Harvest Celebration
Fibreshed Ireland is once again partnering with Mallon Linen, Linen Workers CIC, and Brink! to bring you a packed weekend of presentations, panel discussions, craft demonstrations, a farm visit, music and poetry. Join us to learn about the past of linen production on this island, the present solutions & challenges, and help shape a regenerative, equitable and joyful flaxen future!
Fiber Hemp Production Short Course
This short course offers a comprehensive overview of fiber hemp production through research-based strategies and demonstrations of practical skills. Class sessions will feature presentations from farmers, field researchers, and industry experts. The curriculum topics will primarily focus on best agronomic practices in hemp production.
Course schedule:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EST - Module 1: Preparing to Plant
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EST - Module 2: Cropping Systems in Fiber Hemp Production
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EST - Module 3: Growing & Harvesting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EST - Module 4: Retting, Processing & End Uses
Free