Bob Beyfuss where he served as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader and also as the NY State specialist for American Ginseng Production for Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
He is the author of “American Ginseng Production in NY State”, “The Practical Guide to Growing Ginseng” (a 65 page grower’s guide), “Ginseng Production in Woodlots” “The Economics of Woodland Ginseng Production”, (both published by the USDA National Agroforestry Center) “Growing Gourmet Mushrooms from A to Z” “Companion Planting” and several other fact sheets regarding ginseng, organic gardening and mushroom growing in forested environments. Bob is also an Internationally Certified Arborist.
Bob received his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in 1973, majoring in Botany and his Master’s degree in Agriculture from Cornell University in 1987. His Master’s project was “The History, Use and Cultivation of American Ginseng”
Mr. Beyfuss is currently conducting research on woodland production of ginseng and other botanical crops. He offers Agroforestry Consulting and continues to teach courses on Woodland Ginseng Production, Mycology and several other topics related to Natural Resources Income Opportunities.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Bob Beyfuss Research
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Added Jan 6, 2010, Under: Science