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Appalachian Forest
Farmer Coalition
Forest Farming Resources
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Since 2014, one of the primary missions of the Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition has been to create, host and maintain a clearinghouse of forest farming information and resources, in order to help future, beginning and current forest farmers across the region.
Since that time, attention and interest in forest farming has grown, as have the groups, resources, events and available information. The resources on this website focus on eastern forests, local native forest botanicals and well established forest farming practices of this region. That being said, many folks outside of the Appalachians also want to learn more about local species and try to grow them in other temperate regions. The AFFC welcomes and supports knowledge sharing and exchange, while acknowledging that research and local expertise is always necessary.
Note: These resources are freely available to the public, and can be found or requested from their respective publishers. While these resources have been created for, or curated here on the AFFC website for the benefit of the forest farming community, all resources are used with permission and credit goes to the individual authors and original publishers. ​​
Forest Farming Resource Directory
Virtual and informal lunchtime discussions about forest farming topics, Q&A and more.
An in-depth look at forest farming practices and species as presented by AFFC & Partners.
Our YouTube channel @farmingforests is home to over 200 forest farming videos.
Now on the 20th edition, this biannual newsletter highlights AFFC happenings, partners and events throughout the year.
This glossary is an overview of forest farming terms, definitions and concept overviews for forest farming and associated practices.
New to forest farming or wondering how and where to start? Start here!
Introduction and examples of non timber forest products often called NTFPs for short.
Introduction and examples of value added products from forest products
Books, websites, papers and more publication about forest farming in Appalachia.
Response and resources for forest farmers across the Southeast that are affected
by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and future community support framework.