Savanna Institute will bring together farmers and chefs at its Perennial Farm Gathering October 6th-8th in Wisconsin
Back in person for the first time in five years, the Perennial Farm Gathering hosted by the Savanna Institute will take place Sunday, October 6th to Tuesday, October 8th at Monona Terrace in Madison.
Spring Green Campus Tour with Farm Director Erik Hagan
This episode takes you on an audio tour of the Savanna Institute’s North Farm, part of our Spring Green Campus in southern Wisconsin. Hear farm director Erik Hagan talk about chestnuts, hazelnuts, silvopasture with sheep, and more!
“Forest Farming Is A Gateway” with Dr. Eric Burkhart
A recording of Dr. Eric Burkhart’s forest farming workshop at the Savanna Institute’s Spring Green Campus. Learn more about forest stewardship and non-timber forest products like ginseng, mushrooms, and more!
Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part II: Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, & Akiva Silver
The road trip continues! We hear from agroforesters and authors Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver on a road trip to the northeast.
Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part I: Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice
Interviews with agroforesters Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice from a road trip by Savanna Institute staff members to the northeastern US. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF.
Canopy Compass: A New Tree Crop Suitability Mapping Tool – with Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz
Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz, two of the researchers behind Canopy Compass, describe the history and the potential of this new web-based tree crop suitability mapping tool.
The Savanna Institute Releases Conservation Courses for Professional Development
Online courses help ag and conservation professionals mentor farmers in adopting agroforestry.
Persimmons: Folklore, Fruit Exploring, and Genetics – with Eliza Greenman
Savanna Institute researcher Eliza Greenman describes her search for the best-tasting American persimmon cultivars, which involves box turtles, pudding competitions, indigenous plant breeding, extinct megafauna, missing research scientists, and more. Recorded at the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering.
“We Can’t Call Them Superfruit” – Barriers to Berry Markets with Bill Davison & PJ Connolly
A compilation of short interviews from our recent videos, featuring Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Scott Brainard & Eliza Greenman, Grassland 2.0 and Canopy Farm Management. Videos by Man Alone Media and Windborne Media.
Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Chestnut Research, and More
A compilation of short interviews from our recent videos, featuring Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Scott Brainard & Eliza Greenman, Grassland 2.0 and Canopy Farm Management. Videos by Man Alone Media and Windborne Media.
Indigenous Food Advocate Chef Sean Sherman to deliver keynote at 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering
Adam D’Angelo is the founder of Project Pawpaw, a crowdfunded plant breeding effort focused on North America’s forgotten fruit: the pawpaw. In the latest episode of the Perennial AF podcast, Adam talks about why the pawpaw is a perfect candidate for plant-breeding efforts.
“You Can’t Believe It Grows Here” – Project Pawpaw with Adam D’Angelo
Adam D’Angelo is the founder of Project Pawpaw, a crowdfunded plant breeding effort focused on North America’s forgotten fruit: the pawpaw. In the latest episode of the Perennial AF podcast, Adam talks about why the pawpaw is a perfect candidate for plant-breeding efforts.