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Confluence: March 2003, Vol. 5, No. 2
Exploring Appalachia

Appalachian Ginseng Foundation
Ginseng farming and responsible wild ginseng harvesting is an increasingly important part of the Appalachian economy, providing a substantial source of income while causing minimal damage to the environment. The Appalachian Ginseng Foundation (AGF) is a regional nonprofit organization of ginseng growers that teaches its members about growth of “virtually wild Ginseng”, the most valuable cultivated variety, and how to achieve a viable ginseng business. The AGF offers services including publications, conferences, and original research to those interested in this sustainable agricultural enterprise. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.a-spi.org/AGF/index.htm

Jonesborough Storytellers Guild
Much of the fabric of Appalachian culture can only be truly appreciated through its stories. The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, located in Jonesborough, Tennessee, is a group whose members, professional and amateur, are devoted to telling tales of all sorts through speech, song, and more. Regular storytelling performances are held in Jonesborough, as well as an annual storytelling festival, and don’t forget to visit the Storytelling Store, online or in person, to purchase books, CD’s, and more!
“ Jonesborough is the epicenter of storytelling” – Al Gore
www.storytellersguild.org
www.storytellingstore.com

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