Appalachian Forest
Farmer Coalition
APPALACHIAN
FOREST FARMER
COALITION
GROWING OPPORTUNITIES BENEATH THE CANOPY
What is the Appalachian Forest
Farmer Coalition?
The Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition (AFFC), is a network of forest farmers, forestland owners, universities, and governmental and non-governmental organizations that share a common goal of improving agroforestry production opportunities and farming capabilities among forest farmers.
Established in 2014, our collective aim has been to increase awareness of forest-grown medicinal, edible plants and other non-timber forest products (NTFPs) through education and relationship building, and support conservation efforts through stewardship of existing plant populations and forest farming of native botanicals.
are you a potential or beginning forest farmer?
do you have forest farming questions?
If so, be sure to check out our Forest Farming Resource section where you can find a clearinghouse of information about Forest Farming, non timber forest products and more.
We are also excited to continue our popular Forest Farming Office Hours in 2025, where we connect with forest farmers from all over Appalachia and beyond, discuss seasonal forest farming topics and answer questions. All regions and experience levels are welcome!
The Community Forest Farming Calendar features training, workshops, webinars and regional events with the AFFC and from our partners. Please be sure to follow our Facebook page and online community to learn about online and in-person learning opportunities throughout the year.
Seasons greetings from the Appalachian Forest Farming Coalition!
Click on the buttons below to view the latest Forest Farming Footnotes Newsletter. This edition features several updates and announcements, 2025 Forest Farming Office Hours, Catalyzing Agroforestry website information, new videos and more.
After all that 2024 has brought us, we are most grateful for this wonderful group, and the work being done in this and other regions. We send our best wishes to everyone for wellness, warmth, and a wholehearted Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
The AFFC Team