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.