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Are you a land steward or someone who advises them and wants to learn more about forest farming? Is so, join Interlace Commons, Wild Hudson Valley and Little Hogback Farm for a one-day intensive. Forest farming, an ancient form of agroforestry, involves growing medicinal, edible, decorative, and craft crops under the canopy of a forest. This practice is utilized as a conservation and production management strategy that can enhance forested landscapes by planting botanical species that can produce future income from the resulting harvests. Additionally, it can improve forest health by increasing plant diversity, supporting wildlife habitat, and reducing the impact of harvesting wild non-timber forest products (NTFPs). The increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has created a greater need for knowledge exchange. Join us to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges of cultivating forest botanicals.