Two forest farmers in Virginia join a pilot project to sustainably harvest black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa, from their forest lands. Grassroots organizations, Blue Ridge Woodland Growers and the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition, helped to identify markets and pool resources in order to get this test project off the ground. Sourcing forest grown botanical herbs from responsible growers is becoming increasingly important to consumers. The rise of initiatives like Pennsylvania Certified Organic's Forest Grown Verification program combined with the regenerative practices of forest farmers like Michelle Pridgen and Cynthia Taylor can help address market demands over time.
4 окт 2024