NJ Fibershed is seeking local farms to participate in our 2026 Barn Crawl, taking place May 16 & 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each farm is required to be open for the Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. To join us as a participating farm, review the Participating Farm Agreement below, and click on this link to complete the online application. A LINK TO PAY WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AFTER WE RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION.
- All NJ Fibershed producer members are invited to participate
- Participating farms are responsible for procuring vendors and arranging for demonstrations
- Barn Crawl webpage will include street addresses of all participating farms
- No tickets required
The Barn Crawl is an opportunity for farm-fiber lovers from across the region to learn about our local fiber production, while visiting farms, meeting fiber animals, and shopping for locally-sourced products. The NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl is a community-building event with the goal of promoting the awareness of local fiber production and use throughout our state. NJ Fibershed is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit organization, and we welcome your involvement.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the event!
NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl 2026 Participating Farm Agreement
Eligibility of Products for Sale
The goal of NJ Fibershed is to promote local production systems. If you have any questions regarding your products, please contact us.
- Examples of eligible products derived from the host farm’s animals or land such as, but not limited to:
- Fibers including raw fleeces
- Yarn
- Finished products such as blankets
- Tanned skins made from their animals
- Products made from their animals’ milk
- Honey from their hives
- Dye plants and dye materials from their gardens
- Products made with materials sourced locally (within 200 miles)
Participation fee
The fee for Farms to participate in the 2026 Barn Crawl is $40. All participating farms must be Producer Members of NJF. Please sign the agreement (available on our website) and pay the host farm fee on our website by May 10, 2026.
Vendors and Demonstrations
Farms are responsible for coordinating with any vendors or demonstrations at their farm.
Biosecurity Requirements
People, animals, and vehicles can carry disease between farms. To prevent the carrying of pests and pathogens from farm to farm, NJ Fibershed will provide each host farm with protective shoe coverings and will provide parking signs and information to display. Farms are required to implement the following biosecurity policies and practices for visitors to the farm during the Barn Crawl:
- Visitors are required to wear shoe covers/booties (provided by NJ Fibershed) during their visit.
- Post a designated parking sign (provided by NJ Fibershed). Optimally, visitors should not park in any areas that sheep may have access to (for example, do not use a pasture as a parking area).
- Have a handwashing or hand sanitizing station posted at the entry gate. Ask visitors to wash or sanitize hands before entering and when exiting.
Publicity by NJ Fibershed
NJF will advertise the Crawl on the NJ Fibershed website and social media platforms, with the names of participating farms. As time allows, NJ Fibershed will highlight participating farms with promotional materials provided by the host farms.
Publicity by Farms
NJF will provide host farms with event publicity materials. Farms are expected to share and promote the event on their marketing platforms.
Intellectual Property
NJF grants to host farms a non-transferable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use, copy, and display the NJ Fibershed and Barn Crawl logos for the limited purposes set out in the section above. Farms grant to NJF a non-transferable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use, copy, and display their logos for the limited purposes set out in the section above.
Taxes
Please consult the NJ Dept. of Treasury for information on Sales and Use Taxes if you are not yet familiar with the requirements of NJ for collecting and reporting sales taxes. Sales tax is 6.625% (as of Jan. 1, 2018) and does not apply to all types of goods, but sales amounts must be reported even if no sales taxes are due.
Insurance Coverage, Liability, and Security
Farms are responsible for securing their own property during participation in the Barn Crawl. Neither NJF, nor any officer, employee, agent, or volunteer thereof will be responsible or liable for accidents to any host farm owner in case of fire, theft, or damage to any host farm owner’s property or equipment on the premises. Farms must provide their own insurance coverage to protect visitors, themselves, their property, their equipment, and to cover damages that may be inflicted to any building and/or property.
Indemnification
By agreeing to participate, host farms agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NJF, and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers, from and against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including attorneys’ fees; and shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless NJF, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers, from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature including but not by way of limitation, all civil claims, workers’ compensation claims, and all other claims resulting from or arising out of the intentional or negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Farm, their officers, employees, agents, in any way related to host farm duties and obligations under this Agreement and/or participation in the Barn Crawl. All points not covered herein are subject to the decision of the NJ Fibershed board of directors.
Inclusivity and Diversity
By agreeing to participate, the host farm agrees to act as a representative of NJ Fibershed’s mission. NJ Fibershed is committed to fostering a climate of safety and welcome to those who have been systemically excluded from participating equally in the fiber art and fiber farming communities. We value the diversity of racial and cultural identity and background, gender identity, religious affiliation, and mental and physical health and ability.
Cancellation
Participation fees are non-refundable.
Termination for Breach
NJF reserves the right to rescind participation, and suspend participation in future events, of any host farm who breaches the terms of agreement found here, with no refund. NJF will not be liable for any monies lost or damages incurred by exercising this right.
Termination for Conduct
NJF may immediately terminate this Agreement and rescind participation and suspend participation in future events if it reasonably believes that the host farm has engaged or is engaging in conduct, or has been alleged to have engaged in conduct, including, without limitation, conduct involving harassment or discrimination, of a nature which reflects or could reflect materially and unfavorably upon the reputation of NJF. Such termination will be effective upon delivery of the notice.
Force Majeure
Neither party will be required to perform or be held liable for failure to perform if nonperformance is caused by labor strikes, work stoppages, war, hostilities, national emergency, acts of God, epidemics, quarantines, natural disasters, power failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the party unable to perform. The non-performing party will notify and consult with the other party regarding the event and how to minimize its impact, and in all cases will make reasonable efforts to address the problem and carry out its obligations.