Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden
In this podcast we’re listening back to highlights from a presentation by farmer Cherrie Nolden at last year’s Perennial Farm Gathering.
New Local Fund Investing $1.4 Million to Fight Climate Change and Improve Water Quality in Western Lake Michigan Region
The Daybreak Fund has announced its inaugural round of funding, awarding some $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits and community groups to help fight climate change, improve water quality, and address social inequities.
“What Would It Look Like?” – Introduction to Agroforestry with the Field Notes Podcast
Last month, podcast host Jacob Grace was invited to appear on another podcast, the Field Notes Podcast, produced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. The podcast is hosted by Will Fullwider and Michael Geissinger, two extension educators with a focus on Wisconsin crop production. Eric Wolske, Illinois hub manager for Canopy Farm Management, also appeared on the episode.
“My Dad and I Are Both Stubborn…” Generational Dynamics with Jacob Marty
Jacob had recently graduated from college at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and had returned to his family’s farm in southern Wisconsin with a vision for converting it to perennial agriculture. But he had one significant barrier that could make or break his plans: his dad.
Why are we focusing on these agroforestry crops?
In a recent webinar, plant scientist Eliza Greenman briefly explained how the Savanna Institute has chosen which key crops to focus its plant breeding and improvement work on.