Advancing research into tree crops and their markets
Savanna Institute’s team of scientists are advancing research and breeding of tree crops that can benefit soil, water, and the climate plus be profitable for farmers. With cutting edge technology and deep ecological analysis of the region, our Research Team is leading the development of tree crops and agroforestry cropping systems in the region. We work to demonstration the benefits of agroforestry systems to help make the case for diversifying farmland with trees.
Commercialization and Value Chains
The Savanna Institute is developing strategic partnerships to increase the viability of agroforestry in the Midwest. Our goal is to stimulate the development of regional food systems that can realize the full potential of agroforestry.
Ecosystem Science
The Savanna Institute is developing strategic partnerships to increase the viability of agroforestry in the Midwest. Our goal is to stimulate the development of regional food systems that can realize the full potential of agroforestry.
Tree Crop Improvement
Achieving widespread agroforestry on the landscape requires investment in tree crop breeding at a level more proportional to the transformational benefits agroforestry can provide. Savanna Institute’s Tree Crop Improvement Program is constructing diverse breeding populations for breeding several key agroforestry species.
