The Maine factory built from backyard trees

This episode explores how Origin—a Farmington, Maine–based apparel company founded by Pete Roberts—revitalized domestic textile manufacturing from scratch after rejecting offshore intellectual property theft. The conversation highlights how combining a 100% American-made "dirt-to-shirt" supply chain and restored heritage machinery with dedicated local workforce training helps engineer resilient rural economic growth, accessible quality apparel, and enduring community trust.

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