PARK RIVER, N.D. -- As a girl, Esther Hylden insisted she'd never marry a farmer. She was wrong. Today, Hylden -- a farm wife for 30-plus years -- runs a growing decade-old business in Park River, N.D ...

You can trace the start of a small, striped piece of fabric to a humid July morning. That day, students harvested flax. Then they processed the fiber, spun it into yarn, dipped in dye and wove it into ...

RICHARDTON, N.D. - The events that transpired on Sept. 11, 2001, would go on to impact the lives of millions around the world; for the Ambrose Hoff family in Richardton, the date marked their entrance ...

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers. This story is part of the ...

Chia seeds are seeds of the chia plant, which is native to Guatemala and Mexico. Chia seeds are packed with fiber, have a mildly nutty flavor, and expand when soaked. Flax seeds, on the other hand, ...

Chia and flax seeds are nutritious seeds high in fiber, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Because of their potential health benefits, they are popular additions to smoothies, cereals, and salads.