Imagine: locally-sourced hickory oil, chestnut flour, and shagbark nuts.
The Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative is helping bring this vision of a regenerative tree nut economy to life!
Join members of KTCC leadership team to learn about Pennsylvania’s growing network of nut producers, gatherers, processors, and advocates. This presentation will cover the current state of the wild and regenerative nut market, KTCC’s progress in fostering long-term local nut production, and some of the key species driving their work. Catch a glimpse of yellowbud hickory oil, culinary chestnuts, shagbarks and hazelnuts, and the many ways anyone can get involved!
Happening Tuesday, March 24th, 6:00PM - 7:30PM ET
Program Notes:
Accessing the Webinar:
Register here to receive the link for this webinar. The link will be included in a follow-up email confirming your registration.
Audience & Format:
This program is designed for adult audiences. The presentation will begin shortly after 6PM and conclude between 7 and 7:15PM. Remaining time will be set aside for a live audience Q&A.
To support community-building, this webinar will be hosted in Zoom's regular meeting format. While cameras may be on or off, note that other audience members will be visible in the meeting.
Cost:
The Horn Farm Center requests a minimum registration fee of $5 to join this program. Proceeds support the Horn Farm's mission to foster ecological learning through land stewardship, community partnership, and hands-on experiences. If you are able, we encourage you to contribute extra at registration.
Cancellation:
All programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
Other Online Classes:
This program is part of the Horn Farm Center's 2026 Winter Webinar Series, Regenerative Roots. Throught the series, the Horn Farm's staff and special guest speakers will dig into regenerative land care practices, exploring ways we can improve ecological health while fostering abundant local landscapes, from small farms to backyards.
Click here to learn more about the Winter Webinar Series and sign up for additional sessions. All sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings throughout the winter, 6PM EST. Participants can register for individual sessions or the full series (six sessions) at a discounted rate.
About the Presenters
Don English
KTCC Administrative Director
Don spent his working career as an economist, social scientist, and program manager for the USDA Forest Service. He and his wife are transforming their Pennsylvania farm landscape into a blend of pollinator habitat and food forest, including several acres of Rutgers hazelnut varieties.
Ryan Kudasik
KTCC Networking Director
Ryan has his Master’s in Instructional Technology and has created training for many industries. He has harvested and sold hickory nuts through hickoryNuts.com. He is on the board of the Adams County Farmers Markets in order to help strengthen the local food web. He has his Permaculture Design Certificate from David Holmgren. He uses his 3.5 acre property in Adams County to help create a regenerative landscape of edible plants. He is working towards an Associates in GIS and mapping.