Beginning Farmers: Social Justice and Agroforestry

For many people, part of their interest in agroforestry lies in being an active participant in an agricultural system that is more environmentally regenerative, economically viable, and socially responsible than the current dominant US agricultural system. Creating a more regenerative and equitable agricultural system through agroforestry, however, requires us to recognize and address the injustices that have led to, and continue to shape, the current system. Developed by the Savanna Institute, a nonprofit that lays the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest.
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Agroforestry Webinars

In this series of webinar recordings, the Savanna Institute and its partners Delta Institute and Liberty Prairie Foundation guide you through an overview of agroforestry practices and benefits. Deepen your knowledge of regenerative farming with technical assistance providers and community agroforesters as they answer some frequently asked questions from the webinar audience.
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Food Safety in Silvopasture

Are you concerned about food safety when managing animals in your agroforestry system? Regulations can be confusing and information on best practices vague. We want to help make it possible for farmers to safely navigate livestock and tree crop integration on their farms.
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