2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference

Join us at the beautiful United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary for the 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference - an immersive, weekend-long gathering that brings together new and experienced forest farmers, professionals, and natural products entrepreneurs from across the region.

Participants will explore forest farming topics including growing, conserving, harvesting, and marketing a wide range of species such as mushrooms, goldenseal, and elderberry. The event will also focus on small business development, marketing, value-added strategies, and looking at agritourism as a way to diversify income and engage the public with forest-based enterprises.

Experience hands-on learning, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities in the heart of Appalachian Ohio. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this conference will equip you with the tools, connections, and knowledge to grow sustainably.

Keynote speaker: Jeanine Davis

The $100 registration fee includes a keynote presentation, 5 classroom sessions, 4 field sessions, a panel with seasoned forest farmers and agritourism professionals, 2 workshops, 1 farm tour, and 5 meals. Attendees have multiple lodging options within a 15mi radius or camp at the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary for $10 (paid upon entry via cash, check or card).

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