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APPALACHIAN
FOREST FARMER
COALITION

 GROWING OPPORTUNITIES BENEATH THE CANOPY 

OUR FOREST FARMING COALITION

MORE ABOUT FOREST FARMING

WITH OUR GROWING COMMUNITY

WITH PARTNERS, TRAINING, & EVENTS

What is the Appalachian
Forest Farmer Coalition?

The Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition (AFFC), formerly known as the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition, is a network of forest farmers, forestland owners, universities, and governmental and non-governmental organizations that share a common goal of improving agroforestry production opportunities and farming capabilities among forest farmers.

Our collective aim is to increase awareness of forest-grown medicinal, edible plants and other non-timber forest products (NTFPs) through education and relationship building, and support conservation efforts through stewardship of existing plant populations and forest farming of native botanicals.

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During the March 2024
Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference that took place in Roanoke, VA, the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farming Coalition announced the evolution of our name to the "Appalachian Forest Farming Coalition". 

Please note that we are making small changes on the website and our social accounts, but will remain the same coalition as we move into the future, and next phase of forest farming growth, community, and networks across the country. 

The Community Forest Farming Calendar features training, workshops, webinars and regional events, from the AFFC and our partners. Please be sure to follow along in our Facebook page and community to keep up to date about online and in-person learning opportunities throughout the year.

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