The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is offering a free seminar on Ginseng Production for homeowners who desire to grow “sang.” This program will be held on Monday October 5^th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County Center located at 193 Thomas Heights Rd. Franklin N.C.

Speaker Christy Bredenkamp, Macon Extension Director will cover topics such as: CITES and other state regulations for growing and hunting "sang", NRCS’ new Ginseng cost share program, plant physiology, present and historical use of ginseng and comparing Asian versus American ginseng. Major time and emphasis of the program will be dedicated to the woods “simulated” cultural practices such as: site selection and preparation, sowing, harvesting, drying the roots and seed stratification.

For more information or to register for this event contact Christine Bredenkamp at 828 349 2046 or e-mail christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu

Websites of interest:

• US Fish and Wildlife Service - Ginseng Permits
• NC Wildlife Resource Commission - Ginseng Regulation
• NCDA & CS - Ginseng Plant Regulation