About this Event
Lunch 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
Buncombe County Cooperative Extension office
49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806
Friday September 18, 2026
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
Event venue & nearby stays
49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, United States
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