Forest Farming
Woodland Mushrooms
Woodland Mushrooms can be grown in many forest conditions. Cornell has been researching these practices since the early 2000s. Common species produced include Shiitake, Oyster, Lions Mane, Stropharia, and Nameko.…
American Ginseng
Ginseng is a high-value crop that can be grown in the right type of forest and ample patience on the part of the grower. Learn how through the series of…
Paw Paw
The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a fruiting tree native to the eastern United States, growing from the Florida lowlands up to the Southern Tier in New York. It is believed…
Maple Syrup
Globally, humans have tapped trees and enjoyed saps and syrups for centuries. While production in New York is heavily focused on maple Syrup production, new opportunities are growing for birch…
Forestry
The Cornell Forestry Extension Program includes information for forest owners, educators, loggers, and foresters regarding how best to engage in sustainable production on private forest lands. https://blogs.cornell.edu/cceforestconnect/ Key Contacts: Peter…
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