Penn State Extension will offer a program about American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) live via Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The program is part of the Forest Farming Series. The agroforestry practice forest farming is the production of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in forests to provide edible and medicinal crops for personal use and income.

Topics on Aug. 31 will include the uses, trade and cultural importance of American ginseng; its identification, biology, and ecology; its side effects; wild population stewardship and forest farming approaches; and research updates and educational opportunities.

The program is free, but Society of American Foresters credits are available for a fee.

Registration is required by visiting https://extension.psu.edu and searching for "Forest Farming Series: American Ginseng."