2022 Sassafras Moon Herbal Festival &
Forest Farming Conference
September 24th & 25th, 2022
Erwin, TN

SAT, Sept 24: SASSAFRAS MOON HERBAL FESTIVAL

Join us in beautiful downtown Erwin, TN for a day of FREE herbal classes and herbal product vendors. Festival runs 9 AM - 3 PM and classes begin at 10 AM.

For more about the Festival on Saturday, please see HERBalachia's page here!

*In the event of inclement weather, the festival may be canceled. Check the festival website for updates.

 

SUN, Sept 25: FOREST FARMING CONFERENCE

Whether you’re just getting started with forest farming, or looking to ramp up production for market, this conference has something for everyone. Join us for a day of classes in Erwin, TN and nearby field sessions offered in partnership with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC) and Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD). This is a ticketed event, held rain or shine!

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For more information regarding the Forest Farming Conference event and registration, please contact

ABFFC Associate Director, Margaret Bloomquist.

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Logistical note: This conference will take place both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. The field component of this event will take place in the woods at a forest farm, and will require approximately ½ mile of walking in mountainous terrain. We recommend bringing weather appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, a walking stick if needed, and other comforts (i.e. sunscreen, bug spray, reusable water bottle). A more robust packing list will be sent out with the Welcome Letter about one week before the event. 

Conference Safety Statement

Updated 2022

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We want to make sure that everyone is aware of our COVID safety plans as they pertain to this event.

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As we all know, COVID-19 is an ever-evolving global pandemic. As such, we will follow Center for Disease Control and/or Tennessee Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 at the time of the event. This may require participants to social distance and/or to wear a face mask. Updates will be made to this page as available. Official guidelines will be shared with registrants one week prior to the event.

Forest Farming Conference

Registration Types and Fees

 

The Sassafras Moon Herb Festival taking place on Saturday 24th, 2022 is FREE!

For more about the Festival on Saturday, please see HERBalachia's page here!

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Registration for the Forest Farming Conference on September 25th, 2022, will be posted here soon!

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For more information regarding the Forest Farming Conference event and registration, please contact

ABFFC Associate Director, Margaret Bloomquist.

Speakers & Schedule

 

Schedule with Speakers: Coming Soon!

Speaker Bios: Coming Soon!

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General Questions

 

For more about the Festival on Saturday, please see HERBalachia's page here!

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For more information regarding the Forest Farming Conference event and registration, please contact

ABFFC Associate Director, Margaret Bloomquist.

Meet the Hosts

 

The Forest Farming Conference is co-hosted by the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC) and Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD). ASD is a non-profit that has been serving farmers in Appalachia since 1995. To learn more about the services ASD has available for forest farmers, check out ASD’s Appalachian Harvest Herb Hub and Agroforestry programs!

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The Sassafras Moon Herbal Festival is co-hosted by HERBalachia and the Town of Erwin. HERBalachia offers a unique education through teaching local plant identity, world herbal traditions, sustainable harvesting practices, medicine making, and an overall inward journey of the self.