Regional Ginseng Update

Lunch from High Ridge BBQ and one ounce of high quality stratified seed are included in the price of registration!

There have been some interesting changes in the world of ginseng production! In this workshop we'll review production, marketing, security and a variety of other topics around the production and sales of ginseng in Western North Carolina.

We are excited to have Dr. Jeanine Davis and Dr. Jim Hamilton of NC State Cooperative Extension joining us.

Agenda for ginseng workshop

Madison County Cooperative Extension office

258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753

Friday September 19, 2025

9:00- Registration

9:15- Introductions

9:30- Update on producing and harvesting wild simulated ginseng

10:15- Disease and wildlife issues and solutions

10:45- Break

11:00- Update on the ginseng market and sales

11:30- Law enforcement approved monitoring and theft prevention techniques.

Noon- Lunch (Included in cost! More info soon)

1:00- Outdoor planting demonstration (Location to be determined)

3:00- Final questions/ adjourn

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