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Banks Mountain Forest Farm in Western North Carolina.
2023 Farm Internships
Receive valuable first-hand experience in all aspects of forest farming.
Educating current and would-be farmers who are interested in learning about forest farming and sustainability.
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Pork Harvest Sale
Pasture-Raised Pork - Stock-up now up with our best prices of the year!
A rotational pasture system allows for low- impact grazing that benefits both the animals and the land. Banks Mountain Forest Farm is a USDA-licensed meat seller.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdogs
New litter of puppies arriving Summer of 2023!
Danish-Swedish farmdogs are a traditional native breed from the eastern part of Denmark and southernmost part of Sweden. These dogs are a joy to have on the farm and are wonderfully effective working dogs.
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Forest Farming
At Banks Mountain Forest Farm, we practice silviculture, or forest farming, commonly defined as the cultivation of crops under a forest canopy that is intentionally mod�ified or maintained to provide shade levels and habitat for environmental health. Because of this, our crops are limited to those with at least some shade tolerance.
At Banks Mountain Forest Farm, we practice silviculture, or forest farming, commonly defined as the cultivation of crops under a forest canopy that is intentionally mod�ified or maintained to provide shade levels and habitat for environmental health. Because of this, our crops are limited to those with at least some shade tolerance.
Living in Balance with Nature
Our home, a combination residence and barn that was built by a crew of visiting Amish timber frame barn builders and local friends, was raised using timber from trees cut and milled onsite. The home is entirely energy independent, heating the home and water with wood, leveraging power from solar sources, and pushing excess electricity back to the local utility grid.
Our home, a combination residence and barn that was built by a crew of visiting Amish timber frame barn builders and local friends, was raised using timber from trees cut and milled onsite. The home is entirely energy independent, heating the home and water with wood, leveraging power from solar sources, and pushing excess electricity back to the local utility grid.
SUSTAINABILITY IN MULTIPLE FORMS
At Banks Mountain Forest Farm, we are entirely energy independent, practice forest farming, and let our livestock graze in an environment that benefits the animals and environment.
Banks Mountain Forest Farm Management Goals
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Sustainable Timber Harvests
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Protect and Enhance Soil and Water Resources
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Maintain and Enhance Wildlife Habitat
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Promote Continued Recreational Use
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