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Agroforestry and forest farming are becoming hot topics as the climate warms. Check out this article by the BBC...*spoiler alert*- they mention a certain coalition! www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/follow-the-food/how-farming-in-forests-could-sustain-the-planet.html
How farming in forests could sustain the planet
While growing crops under the canopy may not feed the world, it can help save forests from the axe.Thanks for sharing .... its a good read about just one of the many steps we can use to heal the planet and feed the people.
Jeremy Williams
Take advantage of early registration prices (until Jan 31) for the Organic Growers School Annual Spring Conference March 6-8th. Their robust schedule features everything from mushroom cultivation to mead making. Schedule and registration details below.
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The Spring Conference is a one-of-a-kind event that brings people of all walks of life together for a weekend of learning and networking near AshevilleJoin the North Carolina Ginseng Association this Saturday at Warren Wilson College
(I hear the infamous gin-seng snap cookies may make an appearance!)Our Ginseng Tasting & Auction are getting close! We hope you will join us to sample different ginseng treats and have the opportunity to purchase the best of North Carolina's Wild American Ginseng Roots and Value-added ginseng products. Red Moon Herbs will be there as well! Tickets may be purchased at the door or via PayPal at northcarolinaginseng@gmail.com.
If you missed the last workshop on soil health, fear not! Organic Growers School has a whole list of workshops focusing on holistic farm management. Register here to learn about everything from soil to the full scope of land-based living. organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/holistic-crop-management/
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Holistic Crop Management: Production Training for Southern Appalachian Farmers.. Workshops on Holistic Management of weeds, crops, pest and disease.Need improved communication on your farm? Check out this upcoming workshop at the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm in NC, January 12th and 19th.
Improving Farm Communications Workshop -
Improving Farm Communications Date: Sundays, January 12th & 19th, 2020Time: 10AM – 4PMLocation: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Rd. Alexander, NCCost: $80 f...View Our Latest Newsletter
Membership Benefits
Training and Support
Hands-on workshops on all aspects of operations: choosing and preparing a site, management planning, organic production and certification, forest grown verification, best handling and processing practices, value added production techniques, forest farming business planning and record keeping. Unique opportunities to see value-added facilities and productive forest farms.
Valuable Resources
This Coalition clearinghouse website houses a wide array of online and video resources for forest farmers on diverse topics from industry basics to cultivation to value added production and beyond. The coalition will also help link members to free and reduced rate seed distribution programs and house an equipment share forum to assist growers in accessing tools for harvest and processing. Bi-annual Appalachian Forest Farmer Chronicle.
Connecting Growers
Forest farmer and industry stakeholder meetings will offer opportunities for growers to connect with buyers, organic certifiers, representatives from verification and other labeling programs.
Technical Assistance
Forest farmer to forest farmer mentorship program. Access to university extension and other agency personnel for FAQs and assistance with site and habitat management planning.