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Carbon Farm Tour

  • Faraway Farms Alpaca 1307 Baptist Church Road Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598 (map)

Join New York Fibershed at Faraway Farm Alpacas for an immersive exploration of healthy soils, regenerative agriculture, and the role material sourcing can play in addressing climate change.

Tour the farm and connect with innovators across agriculture, fiber, and design who are working to transform textile production through regenerative systems. Explore Climate Beneficial™ textiles and join a Q&A on carbon farming, regional supply chains, and strategies for building a more equitable, climate smart textile industry. Light fare + beverages provided.

What to Expect

  • Guided Farm Tour & Browse the On-site Yarn Shop

  • Meet Industry Innovators

  • Climate Beneficial & NYFIC Grantee Textile Displays

  • Hear from NYFIC Team Consortium Members & Textile Innovation Lab Manager

  • Carbon Farming Talk

  • Expert Q&A Panel

  • Connect with your Local Fiber Movement

For more details, visit newyorkfibershed.org/carbon-farm-tour

Your ticket supports carbon farming. All ticket proceeds go directly back into our nonprofit to support carbon farming and the farmers, practices, and programs working to build healthier soils and a more resilient regional fiber system.

Travel Directions

Take the Metro North train from Grand Central Station to Croton Harmon

  • 10:54 AM arrives at 11:51 AM (train to Croton Harmon)

  • 11:06 AM arrives at 12:19 PM (train to Croton Harmon)

  • 11:39 AM arrives at 12:44 PM (train to Croton Harmon)

Uber and Lyft rides are available at the Croton Harmon Station.
The farm is about 15 minutes from the station.


Please note: this event starts promptly at 1 pm


Questions? Email hello@newyorkfibershed.org

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