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How Can I Market My Flax Straw? by Lee Pengilly, Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission 
The strong durable characteristics of flax fiber and the increasing demand for natural products are creating new possibilities for producers who are willing to produce a product that meets the demands of these markets. The Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission has funded considerable research in to building a fiber industry that will allow producers to capture significant value from managed flax straw. As with most industry development, it can take many years of investigation, trial and promotion before investments and full-scale commercial production will follow. To date, SaskFlax has completed a body of research that clearly supports the potential for a successful fiber industry in Western Canada. For more information, see Beneficial Management Practises for Flax Straw onwww.saskflax.com/flaxstraw_BMPs.html, or contact SaskFlax head office for a print copy: Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission |
