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From mine to mushrooms: Agroforestry seeding hope, opportunity in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — At a reclaimed mine site on North Wolf Creek Road, a new chapter in Appalachian opportunity is sprouting. With support from a USDA RBDG-funded series of free workshops, residents eager to launch or grow their ventures are learning hands-on techniques in agroforestry. The yearlong program began Friday with
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Agroforestry workshop on tap in Lovely
LOVELY — Learn, network and contribute to sustainable farming practices at Renew Appalachia’s free agroforestry workshop Dec. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lovely. This event is open to all, especially those interested in forest farming, mineland restoration and regenerative agriculture. The hands-on workshop offers participants the chance to plant trees, inoculate mushroom logs
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LiKEN releases educational video ‘Afrolachian Agroforestry with Ruby Daniels’
The Appalachian Beginning Forest Farming Coalition and the Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN) have released a new educational video titled “Afrolachian Agroforestry with Ruby Daniels.” This video is a cornerstone piece of an ongoing initiative to highlight sustainable agroforestry practices in central Appalachia, focusing on the integration of medicinal, edible, decorative and handicraft crops under
