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SUMMARY:Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:Three-day Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition conference on forest farming of botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups and other non-timber forest products. Conference scholarships remain available for some beginning farmers from Appalachian counties.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/gather-to-grow-forest-farming-conference/
LOCATION:The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center\, 901 Prices Fork Road\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24061\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition":MAILTO:info@appalachianforestfarmers.org
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SUMMARY:Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference is scheduled for Oct. 23-Oct. 25\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition is organizing the opportunity. The event is scheduled at The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center. The listed cost is $299. \nThe current event listing describes the program this way: Three-day Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition conference on forest farming of botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups and other non-timber forest products. Conference scholarships remain available for some beginning farmers from Appalachian counties. \nForest farming creates agricultural opportunities under a managed woodland canopy. Appalachian producers may work with botanicals\, mushrooms\, syrups and other non-timber forest products\, but success depends on site conditions\, production knowledge\, markets and long-term stewardship. A regional conference can connect growers with experienced producers\, researchers and buyers while showing the range of enterprises possible in Appalachian forests. \nConferences can be especially useful for people who want both education and networking. In addition to formal sessions\, participants often gain value from comparing experiences with other producers\, meeting organizations that serve farmers and identifying follow-up contacts for technical or business questions. \nFor Appalachian Highlands readers\, the event may be especially useful when the subject connects directly to farm profitability\, conservation\, land access\, production risk or the development of a stronger agricultural business. AHF includes it in the Education Calendar so readers can track both learning opportunities and important application deadlines in one place. \nBefore the event or deadline arrives\, readers may want to save the official page\, confirm the date and time\, and note any registration\, eligibility or documentation requirements. Agricultural programs can change as organizers update schedules or funding guidance\, so checking the source again shortly before participating is a good final step. \nAnyone planning to attend should check the organizer’s page before the event for registration instructions\, schedule changes\, participation requirements and any materials to bring. Space may be limited for some programs\, and online events may require advance registration to receive the connection link. For the latest details\, visit https://www.appalachianforestfarmers.org/gather-to-grow
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/gather-to-grow-forest-farming-conference-2/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Fall in the Foothills Field Day
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee Field Day Planned for October 25\nThe 2026 Fall in the Foothills Field Day will take place October 25 at 2 p.m. at the Little River Dairy Unit of the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Walland\, Tennessee. \nThe University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture lists the program as a training\, workshop and outreach event focused on agriculture. The event is hosted through the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center\, UT AgResearch and UT Extension. \nMore Program Details Are Coming\nUT has not yet posted a detailed 2026 agenda. The official calendar says additional information will be released as the event approaches. Farmers and other attendees should check the official event page before traveling for any schedule updates or registration information. \nThe Little River Dairy Unit is located at 3229 Ellejoy Road in Walland. The event offers a regional opportunity for East Tennessee producers and other Appalachian Highlands farmers to connect with university research and Extension outreach.
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/fall-in-the-foothills-field-day/
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