Appalachian Sustainable Development

OPENING CELEBRATION FOR THE FOREST BOTANICALS "STORYWALK TRAIL"
2024-08-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for this grand opening celebration of the Forest Botanicals Storywalk Trail at Flag Rock Recreation Area, to be held the closing day of the High Knob Outdoor Fest in Norton, VA. The celebration will include two trail walks, plus forest farming demonstrations, giveaways, native plant sales, herbal arts and crafts, food, and more!

About the Storywalk:

The 2-mile Storywalk loop consists of 10 interpretive signs placed along the Twisted Forest and Lake Lake Show trails at Flag Rock Recreation Area. Each sign details a different aspect of Appalachian forest herbs, celebrating their cultural, historical, medicinal, and economic importance to a diversity of people, stretching from pre-colonization to today.

Celebration Location:

The main event will be held at the Shelter Trailhead picnic shelters at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA. Parking is extremely limited here and reserved for vendors and musicians. Visitors should instead park at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead. A shuttle service will be available to take people to and from the Norton Reservoir Trailhead parking area (where the Storywalk Trail begins and ends and overflow parking is located) to the Shelter Trailhead picnic shelters (where vendors, live music jam, and food truck will be). Use this pin for directions to the Norton Reservoir trailhead parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZanUkAH486cu7zfs5

Guided Storywalk Trail Times:

2:30 pm at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead (shuttle leaves Shelter Trailhead parking area at 2:20 pm)

4:00 pm (shuttle leaves Shelter Trailhead parking area at 3:50 pm)

Guided Storywalk Trail – Starting Location:

Each walk will begin and end at the Norton Reservoir Trailhead, starting with the Twisted Forest Trail at the Reservoir Trail and returning via Lake Lake Show. This 2-mile loop is a “novice” trail. Shuttle services will be available from the Shelter Trailhead.

View the Event Flyer

Vendors

We are excited to welcome the following vendors to celebrate the treasure of biodiversity in the Appalachian forests through educational resources and herbal products, food, arts, crafts, and more!

The Oak and Holly, Natural Healing

Appalachian Sustainable Development

American Chestnut Foundation

Pollinator Rare Plants

Creasy Jane’s Herbal Remedies

Rogers Metals

Appalachian Teas & Botanicals

Mushy Stuff

Madi Bop Shop

Important Links:

View the event on Facebook

View the High Knob Outdoor Fest website

More about the Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument project

Monument Partners

The Storywalk Trail is part of the up and coming Forest Botanicals Region Living Monument, which seeks to highlight the cultural, historical, ecological, and economic significance of the region’s abundant understory of native medicinal herbs and forest foods. Professors Shannon Bell and John Munsell from Virginia Tech are collaborating with Appalachian Sustainable Development, forest botanicals practitioners, members of the community, and the City of Norton, Virginia, to create this living monument and sanctuary at High Knob.

FOREST FARMING WITH RYAN HUISH
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00
If you are interested in getting back to your Appalachian roots, what better way to do that than Forest Farming?

Ryan and his family have been gardening/farming for several decades at various places. At their current location, they steward a forest farm (growing edible, medicinal, and handicraft plants), and practice permaculture, no-till, animal rotation, and alley cropping. They also raise dairy goats, chickens, pigs, cows, and livestock guardian dogs. Sustainable agriculture and native food/medicine plants could be considered their specialty.

During this class, students can expect to learn about this specialty as well as funding sources to begin this important work.

The cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. For more information click the ticket link above.

Click here to register.

GYO Workshop: Season Extension - Tazewell County
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:30
Join us on August 26 (6-7:30 pm) at the Four Seasons YMCA Tazewell Community Garden for our Season Extension Grow Your Own Workshop.

Attendees will learn about season extension by doing season extension at the Four Seasons YMCA Community Garden! They will learn about various season extension methods that can be used to grow year-round​. This is perfectly timed for people to start a fall garden, so they won’t want to miss out. They will be instructed by David Gabbert from our Groundwork program.

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to reserve your spot.

GYO Workshop: Season Extension - Washington County
2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:30
Join us on August 29 (6-7:30 pm) at the Faith in Action Community Garden for our Season Extension Grow Your Own Workshop.

Attendees will learn about season extension by doing season extension at the Faith in Action Community Garden! They will learn about various season extension methods that can be used to grow year-round​! This is perfectly timed for people to start a fall garden, so they won’t want to miss out.

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to reserve your spot.

SILVOPASTURE AT THE FARM AT WILLOW RUN
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in Harrisonburg, VA at The Farm at Willow Run, where we’ll be discussing Silvopasture systems, the importance of genetic repositories, and cooperative land management. We’ll begin with a short discussion followed by a walking tour and conversation about this unique system.

The Farm at Willow Run is a 40-acre parcel owned by, and adjacent to, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. The goal of the farm is to produce healthy, sustainably grown food to feed and nourish our local community and provide equitable community access to learn and experience food and farming systems. The silvopasture at Willow Run was installed over the last several years as a part of the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program and is a great opportunity to learn about silvopasture establishment and see a young project. They’ve got many lessons to share from the fledgling phase of this system. We’ll also discuss the atypical land access model at the farm and the opportunity this has created for community-based agroforestry to thrive.

This event is free, but registration is required. Click this link to register.

GYO Workshop: Regenerative Agriculture - Tazewell County
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Join us on September 24 (6-7:30 pm) at Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Regenerative Agriculture Grow Your Own Workshop.

Regenerative Agriculture is more relevant now than ever! Join us to learn about not only regenerative agriculture today but also get enveloped in the (actually) fascinating history of agriculture in the United States. Learn how to apply regenerative practices in your own growing space and see more butterflies, more flowers, and grow more!

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to reserve your spot.

GYO Workshop: Regenerative Agriculture - Washington County
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:30
Join us on September 26 (6-7:30 pm) at ASD’s Greenhouse for our Regenerative Agriculture Grow Your Own Workshop.

We will talk about the principles of regenerative agriculture along with the history of agriculture and how we got to this point. You will walk away saying, “It’s all about the soil” for a reason! Regenerative Agriculture is more vital today than it ever has been before. It’s fun, it’s interesting, and you can see the difference it makes in no time.

Are you a birder? We’ll help you see more birds! A hunter? We’ll tell you to clear out that brush so it’s easier! A butterfly enthusiast? You’ll learn how to attract so many butterflies!

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to reserve your spot.

2nd Annual Family Agriculture Day
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00
Join us Saturday, October 5th from 10 am to 3 pm for the 2nd annual Family Agriculture Day. It’s FREE!

There will be carnival games, a smoothie bike, educational demos, and a ton of delicious food like popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and more!

Plus, 250 food boxes will be handed out at the event funded by Aetna. Feeding My Sheep Food Pantry will be handing them out to anyone interested.

We hope to see you there! It will be a blast!

Farm to Table Supper with Local Chef Sarah Soto @ Kelly Ridge Farm
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:30
Return to Kelly Ridge Farm this fall for a four-course Farm to Table Supper served family style, featuring a delicious menu created by Local Chef, Sarah Soto. Each course is expertly paired with Tumbling Creek Ciders. Plus, we’ve added a few special touches this time to make this fundraiser one for the books.

The experience of open-air dining on a working farm in Appalachia always connects guests to the land and where food comes from in a very special way. This locally sourced menu features a table side starter – smooth and creamy Moonshot cheese dip with pretzel bites. Cider pairing: Moonshot. Course 1: Toasted Feta crostini with cranberry jam, crushed pistachio, and local honey. Cider pairing: Cyser. Course 2: Flavorful local mixed greens with roasted sweet potatoes and candied pecans drizzled with maple cider vinaigrette. Cider pairing: High Trestle. Course 3: Hearty and flavorful fall crowd pleaser that includes roasted kielbasa, butternut squash, brussel sprouts, apples, onions, and fingerling potatoes. Cider pairing: Hellbender. Course 4: Not to be missed! Enjoy a moist, layered cranberry and ginger cake with walnuts and cream cheese frosting. Cider pairing: Ginger or Whitetop. This supper menu is sure to please and inspire.

In addition to the cider pairing with each course, for this supper we will offer a special complimentary cider-infused signature event cocktail to all guests. Visit with Hunter Otey from The Martha Washington Inn and Spa while he mixes up your signature cocktail to toast the evening. Be sure to stop at our signature cocktail station to start your evening off, and remember you can still purchase cider before and after the meal.

We are also welcoming local potter Debbie Grim. For years, Debbie has been making pottery that fills our cupboards and shelves and serves our family-style meals. Debbie will join us as we pay homage to local farmers and local food. A special selection of Grim platters, serving bowls, dishes, and other pieces will be available in our silent auction. Winning one of Debbie’s pieces will be the most special way to serve your next meal at the family table.

GYO Workshop: Herbs & Wild Edibles - Washington County
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30
Native Cherokee man John Powers, a hobby herbalist turned Certified Medical Herbalist, will join us to talk about medicinal plants! What to use, what not to use, and where to find these fascinating and sometimes illusive (sometimes not) organisms.

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.

GYO Workshop: Herbs & Wild Edibles - Tazewell County
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:30
We will talk about plants you can grow and plants you can find and what to do with them! There are tons of medicinal plants right outside your door (even in cracks in the concrete).

These plants have been used for thousands of years to help with numerous ailments. Learn about some of these magical plants, how to grow them, how to find them, and what to do with them when you do!

Email mbradley@asdevelop.org to reserve your spot.

Wildcrafting Workshop: Seed Saving/ 2024 GYO Graduation
2024-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | ASD Greenhouse, 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, Virginia, 24202, United States
Bring any seeds from your own garden, swap them with others, and take home seeds for your gardens next year! It will be a great time and a fun way to celebrate our 2024 Grow Your Own graduation. Go to our Facebook event page for more information and to register.

Winter Business Intensive: Class 1- Introduction & Getting Started
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
In this class, we will hear from Dylan & Denita House of Creative Seeds farm about the do’s and don’ts of starting a farm using their own personal experiences. It will also introduce participants to the Business Builder Awards, which range from $5,000 to $100,000 awards.

This introductory class will introduce the course, so those looking to apply for a Business Builder Award should plan to attend. It is available online and in person at Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, Virginia.

Homework:

Read Chapter 1 – Whole Farm Management

Obtain Farm Number (Visit Farm Services Agency near you)

Worksheets 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, & 3-1

You can sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-1-getting-started-with-your-agribusiness

Wildcrafting Workshop: Pressed Flower Art
2024-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | ASD Greenhouse, 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, Virginia, 24202, United States
This November, we’re offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season’s loveliest natural elements!

In this Pressed Flower Wall Art class, we’ll discuss how to dry and preserve your flowers as you create a colorful and unique framed piece of art using flowers we’ve already pressed and dried for you. We provide all materials, including an assortment of pre-dried flowers and greenery, plus the glass and frame for the art piece. (Ours are recycled, so if you’d prefer something else, please bring your own).

We’ll have bottled water and an assortment of hot drinks like tea and hot chocolate. Also, there will be birdhouse gourds, t-shirts, and the phenomenal Appalachian Sustainabili-tea for sale.

Dress in layers, as the event is inside the greenhouse. You can find the link to register below:

https://events.humanitix.com/wildcraffting-workshop-pressed-flower-art/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyd8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdLbkU7NM-d0tAyPyqcDKnJiW1J95NwdoppLiolnQiBqTxPX_4sYzcEV6A_aem__3tpbTrzCU69gs3kak6DiA

Wildcrafting Workshop: Kudzu and Willow Basket Weaving
2024-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | ASD Greenhouse, 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, Virginia, 24202, United States
This November, we’re offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season’s loveliest natural elements.

In this Woven Kudzu Basket class, you’ll learn how to freeform weave kudzu, as well as willow and honeysuckle, as you create a colorful and unique basket. We provide all materials.We’ll have bottled water and an assortment of hot drinks like tea and hot chocolate. Also, there will be birdhouse gourds, t-shirts, and the phenomenal Appalachian Sustainabili-tea for sale.

Dress in layers, as the event is inside the greenhouse. You can use the link below to register or check out our Facebook event page.

Winter Business Intensive: Class 2- Visioning & Assessing Your Resources
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Visioning and Assessing your Resources are vital to business success. Trevor Hansard of Red-Tail Grove will join us to talk about using your values and resources in decision-making and business practices.

ASD’s Climate Resilience & Innovative Agriculture Lead, Randi Gabbert, will explain how to use mapping technology to assess your land and current resources to ensure best management practices (BMPs) on your land.

Homework:

Read Chapter 2 – Whole Farm Management

Worksheets 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, & 1-8

You can sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-2-visioning-and-assessing-your-resources

Tazewell Community Health Fair
2024-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Tazewell County Fairgrounds- Nuckolls Hall, 515 Fairgrounds Rd., Tazewell, Virginia, 24651, United States
Join us at the Tazewell Community Health Fair on November 22nd at the Tazewell County fairgrounds from 11 am- 2 pm. This free event, generously sponsored by Aetna, will make sure you have what you need to stay healthy as we head into the holidays!

Enjoy valuable health resources for you and your family:

Get free vaccines, Narcan training, blood pressure checks & more

Learn about health resources available in Tazewell, including ASD’s Healthy Tazewell Initiative and the Growing Together Community Garden

Talk with onsite representatives from Aetna, Appalachian College of Pharmacy, ASD, Care Connections RX, Carilion, Cumberland Mountain Community Services, Cumberland Plateau District, Labor of Love Mission, Savida Health, United HealthCare & more

Plus, pick up a free Appalachian Harvest Food Box (250 available) and food cart (100 available), all sponsored by Aetna Better Health of Virginia. Food boxes contain turkeys and locally sourced produce. Labor of Love Mission will also be giving out dry goods. Come early – it’s first come, first served. We hope to see you there!

Wildcrafting Workshop: Wreath Making
2024-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | ASD Greenhouse, 17444 Singingwood Lane, Bristol, Virginia, 24202, United States
This November, we’re offering a series of classes for adults, showcasing creative uses for the bounties of nature. Come get creative with us and take home a new treasure carefully crafted by you, using some of the season’s loveliest natural elements!

In this Foraged Holiday Wreath class, we’ll use foraged materials already collected – like grapevine and evergreens – to create a beautiful door wreath. We’ll provide everything you need, including ribbon and wire, but you are always welcome to bring any accent materials you like (berries, ornaments, etc.).

We’ll have bottled water and an assortment of hot drinks like tea and hot chocolate. Also, there will be birdhouse gourds, t-shirts, and the phenomenal Appalachian Sustainabili-tea for sale.

Dress in layers, as the event is inside the greenhouse. You can get tickets using the button below or check out our Facebook Event Page listing.

Winter Business Intensive: Class 3- Business & Financial Management
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
We will hear from KCARD’s Kellie Padgett about business and financial management. With years of experience working at KCARD as a Business Development Specialist, Kellie will provide students with best practices for starting and sustaining good business practices.

This class will cover enterprise budgets, assessing financial risk, and sustainable management for your agribusiness.

Homework:

Create an enterprise budget

Worksheets 1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-22, 1-23

Read Chapter 5 – Whole Farm Management

You can sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-3-business-and-financial-management

Winter Business Intensive: Class 4- Markets & Moderating
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
ASD’s Marketing Specialist, Dave Harbin, will provide a crash course on marketing your agribusiness – identifying target audiences, where and how to market your goods/services, and best management practices.

A panel of farmers and market managers will join us to discuss strategies and answer questions – panel moderated by Dave.

Homework:

Read Chapter 4 – Whole Farm Management

Worksheets 1-17, 1-18

Market Channel Assessment Guide in resource binder

You can sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-4-markets-and-marketing

Winter Business Intensive: Class 5- Loans, Grants, & Support Programs
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Highlands Community College
ASD’s grant writer, Della McGuire, will give a crash course on grant writing to support your agribusiness. ASD’s Business Development Specialist, Kylea Cooper, explains how she and ASD can help with these loans, grants, BBS applications, now and in the future.

ASD’s Regional Food Business Center Manager, Santiago Figaredo, will be available to answer questions about Business Builder Subawards.

Homework:

Research farm loan & grant programs

Familiarize yourself with Grants.gov

You can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-5-loans-grants-and-support-programs

Winter Business Intensive: Class 6- Climate Smart Agriculture & Resource Management
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00
ASD’s team of agriculture specialists will lead this course and provide a chance for each student to explore sustainability aspects they can implement on their own land.

Learn from experts in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate resilience on ASD’s staff. You will be introduced to best management practices for resilience, environmental health, and economic prosperity.

We know extreme weather events are becoming commonplace, and you can implement practices to reduce the risks associated with these as well as reduce your inputs on your farm, keeping more money in your pocket while improving soil health, animal health, and ecosystem health.

Homework:

Explore Web Soil Survey and other mapping techniques

Worksheets 1-10, 1-11, 1-12, 1-13, 1-14, 1-15, 1-16, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4

Draw a Farm Map

You can click here to register: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-6-climate-smart-agriculture-and-resource-management

Winter Business Intensive: Class 7- Funding & Support
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
Cindy Fields of the Small Business Development Center and Sarah Scyphers of Farm Credit of the Virginias will join us to discuss how their respective organizations can help you with funding and support for your agribusiness.

Homework:

Survey

Read through info in resource binder

Write business plan to be shared at class #8

You can register by clicking here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-7-funding-and-support

Farm to Table Tasting at Platter & Pour
2025-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Platter & Pour, 511 State St, Bristol, Virginia, 24201, United States
Platter & Pour is delighted to partner with Appalachian Sustainable Development to host a locally inspired culinary experience, featuring station-style service and curated wine and beer pairings. Meet and mingle with area farmers and food producers who will be at the event to answer your questions about their operations. This event will emphasize the region’s agricultural wealth and sustainable producers, highlighting seasonal ingredients from local farms.

Guests will enjoy a station-style dining experience, moving between each culinary station to sample specially prepared dishes. A paired wine or beer will be offered at each station. Three drink tickets will be provided to each guest, allowing them to enjoy one glass of wine or beer at each of the three different stations. Additional drinks may be purchased at the bar.

Station 1 – Caribbean Pumpkin Crab Bisque

Featured Dish: A rich and creamy Caribbean-style pumpkin crab bisque, crafted from locally grown pumpkins and fresh milk sourced from Goshen Farm. The sweetness of the pumpkin and subtle brininess of the crab are balanced to create a hearty, smooth soup. Finely ground cayenne pepper will be available to spice up the dish.

Wine and Beer Pairings will be suggested.

Station 2 – Appalachian & Grayson Cheese Experience (vegetarian option)

Featured Dish: Indulgent and creamy macaroni and cheese featuring a rich blend of local cheeses and mushrooms sourced locally. Raclette-Style presentation with melted Grayson cheese draped over caramelized apples and a crepe triangle. Pork from Old Rich Valley Farm may be added for guests who prefer a heartier option, while keeping the dish vegetarian-friendly without it.

Wine and Beer Pairings will be suggested.

Station 3 – Stuffed Local Chicken & Roast Poultry Medley

Featured Dish: A combination of stuffed local chicken breast, roast legs and thighs prepared with sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized balsamic onions, creamy feta cheese, and fresh local microgreens. Served upon a bed of locally sourced salad greens, this dish offers a balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors enhanced by the rich, tender, pasture-raised poultry from old Rich Valley Farms.

Wine and Beer Pairings will be suggested.

Station 4 – Dessert

Featured Options: A selection of bite-sized desserts for guests to enjoy at their leisure.

Wine and Beer Pairings available as a separate bar purchase.

70% of all ingredients sourced from farmers within a 250 mile radius of Platter & Pour. Substitutions may apply. Photography and videos may be taken during the evening. All event proceeds benefit Appalachian Sustainable Development. Special thanks to our friends at Platter & Pour who are graciously providing significant event underwriting. Event sponsor is Hard Rock, Bristol.

Each ticket purchase gives each guest 3 drink tickets. One ticket can be exchanged for wine or beer at Stations 1, 2, or 3. Guests may purchase additional drinks at the bar. Non-alcoholic beverages (water, coffee, tea) will be included and available upon request.

ASD Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Information Session #1
2025-02-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Appalachian Harvest, 280 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, Virginia, 24224, United States
ASD’s team will be hosting two informational sessions breaking down the Appalachia USDA Regional Food Business Center (ARFBC). We will go over:

How can ASD help me apply for funding to advance my business or launch my business idea?

What is the Regional Food Business Center?

Who are the partners carrying out the ARFBC?

What does the ARFBC provide to food and farm businesses?

You can sign up here.

ASD Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Information Session #2
2025-02-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Blue Mountain Therapy, 17507 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia, 24210

Winter Business Intensive: Class 8- Business Plan Presentation, Feedback, & BBS Work
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Students will share their business plans with the class and get constructive feedback from their peers and ASD staff.

ASD’s RFBC staff will help students through their BBS applications, outline next steps, connect students to mentors and businesses, and review best management practices for their agribusiness.

You can register by clicking here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-business-intensive-8-business-plans-and-business-builder-awards

Grow Your Own Intermediate Class: Soils & Soil Health
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
This lesson will provide you with an understanding of creating and maintaining healthy soil, and what healthy soil is. This is a virtual class through Zoom.

You can register here.

Grow Your Own Beginner Class: Garden Planting
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
This lesson will provide a guide to warm weather and cold weather crops, plus appropriate garden spacing. You will also learn about “companion plants,” plants you can utilize to help get nitrogen back into your soil. Plus you will learn the difference between sowing and transplanting seeds.

This is a virtual class and will be held through Zoom.

You can register here.

AGROFORESTRY FARM TOUR SERIES: FOREST FARMING AT BC FARM, IN ESTILL COUNTY, KY
2025-05-14 13:00 - 15:00
BC Farm is a beginning forest farming operation in Estill County Kentucky. Once a tobacco farm, owner Storey Slone is now slowly shifting towards sustainable production with a focus on integrating perennial agriculture systems. Storey currently grows in her gardens and high tunnel and has started converting the old tobacco field into a pollinator plot.

Storey hopes to cultivate woodland botanicals and non-timber forest products to meet nursery stock and landscaping demands, while also incorporating them into teas, tinctures, and other value-added herbal products.

The tour will highlight the recent catalyzing agroforestry grant progress, and show sites currently being managed for forest-farmed medicinals, including goldenseal, ramps, and ginseng, in a 20-acre hardwood forest. The tour will also cover site and species selection, nursery stock challenges, and considerations for beginning forest farmers.

Registration is required. Click here to register.
