Farm to Fashion Registration Form

Farm to Fashion™ is an initiative by (DE-FI) Global INC™, administered through Dayton Fashion Week™ and Fashion Week of Cincinnati™.

This hands-on educational initiative explores the journey from land, fiber, textile development, and natural materials to design, creation, sustainability, and innovation.

Rooted in Southwest Ohio, Farm to Fashion™ connects agriculture, STEM, sustainability, textiles, and fashion through interactive workshops and community-based learning experiences taking place throughout Dayton and Cincinnati.

Participants will explore:

Soil, fiber, and natural materials
Textile science and sustainability
Botanical dyes and color systems
Garment creation and construction
Fashion beyond the runway
The relationship between agriculture, industry, and design

(DE-FI) Global INC™ is a Midwest-based fashion incubator and workforce development initiative focused on building sustainable pathways across fashion, agriculture, STEM, textiles, manufacturing, and creative industries.

As Farm to Fashion™ has continued to develop, we have also taken time to listen closely to feedback from community members, educators, families, and prospective participants navigating rising transportation costs, economic uncertainty, and shifting schedules.

Because this initiative includes regional travel, outdoor learning, and hands-on experiences throughout Dayton and Cincinnati, portions of the original rollout timeline were intentionally adjusted to allow for a more accessible, sustainable, and community-conscious launch.

At (DE-FI), we believe meaningful infrastructure takes time. Rather than rushing the process, Farm to Fashion™ is being built with long-term accessibility, flexibility, and community realities in mind.

Which Farm to Fashion™ track are you requesting to join?

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Emergency Contact Name

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Relationship to Participant

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If requesting the youth track, what grade will the participant be entering?

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Why are you interested in Farm to Fashion™? Tell us what draws you to this program. This may include fashion, sustainability, agriculture, science, design, textiles, or curiosity about how materials are grown and made.

What are you most interested in learning about?

Do you have any prior experience in any of the following areas?

Is there anything you would like us to know about your goals for participating?

Farm to Fashion™ includes programming in both Dayton and Cincinnati. Are you able to participate in programming that may take place in either city?

If you have location or transportation limitations, please explain.

This program may include both indoor and outdoor activities. Are you comfortable participating in both?

Are there any physical, environmental, or scheduling limitations we should know about related to indoor/outdoor participation?

Does the participant have any food allergies, environmental allergies, or other allergies we need to know about?

If yes, please list and describe all allergies and any relevant severity or response needs. If no, type NA. Please include food allergies, plant allergies, insect allergies, medication allergies, latex, fragrances, or anything else relevant.

Does the participant have any medical, health, sensory, or accessibility needs we should be aware of in order to support safe participation?

If yes, please describe any needs, accommodations, or important information. If no, type NA.

Do you anticipate needing ADA accommodations or accessibility support?

If yes, what accommodations or support would be helpful? Examples: mobility access, seating, sensory considerations, communication support, restroom access, schedule flexibility, etc. If no, type NA.

Is there anything else related to health, safety, or accessibility we should know before participation is considered?

Farm to Fashion™ is designed with access in mind. The suggested contribution for each workshop will typically range from $10–$50, depending on the materials and activities involved.

This is a pay-what-you-can initiative, and we do not want finances alone to prevent participation.

Workshop contributions help cover materials, supplies, space, and support for the skilled artisans, educators, and professionals who share their expertise with participants.

While (DE-FI) Global INC™ is a volunteer-led organization, many of the individuals who lead Farm to Fashion™ sessions are working professionals who generously contribute their time, knowledge, and craft. Contributions help ensure that we can continue bringing these makers, educators, and innovators into the program.

If the suggested contribution presents a financial hardship, participants are encouraged to indicate that in the section below. We are committed to making this program accessible while also supporting the people who help make it possible.

Are you able to contribute toward participation?

If contributing, what feels manageable for you at this time?

Are you requesting financial hardship relief?

If yes, is there anything you would like to share regarding financial hardship or support needs? You do not need to disclose anything you are uncomfortable sharing. This simply helps us understand support needs as we shape access. If no, type NA.

Farm to Fashion

Interest + Fit

Schedule + Location Awareness

Health, Safety, Accessibility

Contribution & Access