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Project Overview

FNE93-007
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $1,750.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $21,000.00
Region: Northeast
State: West Virginia
Project Leader:
Van & Edna Wysong

Ginseng Production Project

View the project final report

Commodities

  • Additional Plants: ginseng

Practices

  • Production Systems: general crop production

Proposal summary:

We are piloting a project to determine the feasibility of growing ginseng as a cash crop for additional income for Appalachian farmers. This could lead to the creation and implementation of a larger wild herb export operation. The market is already in operation and prices are excellent.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.

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