Robin Suggs, Appalachian Sustainable Development
Ingrid Daudert, Misty Dawn Farm, WI
Karam Sheban, Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition
Robin Suggs started this session with a brief overview of the types of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) typically produced in a forest farming setting, and talk site considerations, production methods, and market opportunities relevant to the forest farming of NTFPs for profit. Ingrid Daudert of Misty Dawn Farm focused on the challenges and opportunities of mushroom farming and share information about the Shiitake Grower’s Association. Karam Sheban shared his work creating and building the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition, which brings together forest farming research, education, and community building in the Northeastern US.
Join us at the Perennial Farm Gathering in 2024! Sunday Oct 6th - Tuesday Oct 8th in Madison WI with farm tours in Spring Green, WI on Saturday, Oct 5th. Tickets go on sale in May at savannainstitute.org/pfg2024