Forest Farmer Coalition
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What does the distillation process look like for essential oils? Ian Montgomery, owner and founder of Blue Ridge Aromatics, shows us his homemade still and demonstrates distillation with pine.
Check it out! The International Union of Forest Research Organizations is aiming to support the integration of non-timber forest products into bioeconomic approaches worldwide.
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One positive and largely overlooked outcome of the current coronavirus could be a stronger bioeconomy. "I think the pandemic is going to spur the bioeconomy," said Dr. James Chamberlain of the United ...Timeline PhotosJoin us tomorrow to explore the diverse world of farming with three WV experts. From mushrooms to nettles learn what is growing in your back yard and woods. Join us: bit.ly/2XkGWBr or +1 304-306-8651 United States, Charleston (Toll) Conference ID: 449 620 112#
When she started her business, sourcing locally was something important to Jessie Dean, owner of the Asheville Tea Company. In fact, it was one of the reasons she started her business - she couldn't find locally grown tea.
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In order to provide a complete overview of the herbal industry from the forest to the finished product, we visited Jessie Dean, owner of the Asheville Tea Co...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.