Forest Farming In Focus: A Deeper Dive
Winter Webinar Series (2022)

Thank you to everyone who joined us live for our 2022 winter webinar series! We now maintain this webinar series as an online resource for beginning and experienced forest farmers.

Read on to find webinar resources for this series including:

-Pre-webinar packet (101 level & basics)

-Webinar recordings and presentation slides

"Forest Farming In Focus" is a series of 5 winter webinars that are designed to be a deeper dive into forest farming species, topics and practices.

In 2022, AFFC and our partners joined hands to create this special webinar series for experienced forest farmers who want to dive deeper into common non-timber forest products and expand their understanding of forest farming species and practices.

Each webinar in this series will bring together experts in the field, experienced forest farmers, and learning resources for our topic. Together we will explore forest farming species and practices, as well as engage in discussions with experienced forest farmers with years of expertise.

webinar series on youtube

Tree Saps & Syrups 201:

A Deeper Tap into Species, Processes, and Products

Join Kate Fotos of Future Generations University and a panel of producers as they step into the world of saps and syrups produced from maple and other tree species. Learn how production processes vary by species to ensure quality, and take a tour of the latest technologies and value-added strategies.

Kate Fotos of Future Generations University

Britney Hervey Farris of Family Roots Farm

Rachel Taylor of Frostmore Farm

Missy Moyers-Jarrells of Laurel Fork Sapsuckers

Syrups - Pre Webinar Resource (pdf)

"Digging Deeper into Ramp Forest Farming"

In this webinar, Dr. Burkhart will provide the latest research updates on ramp forest farming, site selection, nutritional and medicinal properties, as well as sustainable husbandry and harvest methods. He will also be joined in the second half of the webinar by Steve Schwartz of Delaware Valley Ramps (Equinunk, PA) for a lively discussion.

Eric Burkhart of Penn State University

Steve Schwartz of Delaware Valley Ramps

Ramps - Pre Webinar Resource (pdf)

Beyond the Basics: Forest Farming Fungi

Join Hannah Hemmelgarn and hear from Tradd Cotter and Rick Felumlee for an exciting in-depth discussion: beyond the basics of fungi forest farming! With an emphasis on outdoor cultivation, and a handful of species and practices perfectly suited to forest farming, we will hear from Hannah and our special line up of top experts with years of knowledge and experience in forest fungi productions.

Hannah Hemmelgarn of University of Missouri

Tradd Cotter of Mushroom Mountain

Rick Felumlee of Mayapple Farms

Fungi - Pre Webinar Resource (pdf)

"Digging deeper into ginseng forest farming"

In this webinar, Dr. Burkhart will provide some research updates on ginseng forest farming site selection, crop protection, pest/disease management, and emerging leaf harvest opportunities. He will also be joined for the second half of the webinar by forest farmer Ed Daniels (Shady Grove Botanicals, WV) and Anna Plattner and Justin Wexler (Wild Hudson Valley, NY) for a lively discussion of these topics and more.

Eric Burkhart of Penn State University

Ed & Carole Daniels, Shady Grove Botanicals
Anna Plattner & Justin Wexler, Wild Hudson Valley

Ginseng - Pre Webinar Resource (pdf)

"How to make money growing Goldenseal and other NTFPs"

In this webinar, Jeanine Davis, Margaret Bloomquist, and Joe from 'up the creek' will talk about growing woodland botanicals other than ginseng. They will put an emphasis on selling and marketing these plants and discuss several types of operations and realistic financial expectations.

Jeanine Davis and Margaret Bloomquist of NCSU's New Crops and Organics Program

Joe from "Up the Creek" in Western North Carolina

Goldenseal - Pre Webinar Resource (pdf)

Forest Farming In Focus: A Deeper Dive Winter Webinar Series (2022)

Tree Saps & Syrups 201:

A Deeper Tap into Species, Processes, and Products

Forest Farming In Focus: A Deeper Dive
Winter Webinar Series (2022)