Savanna Institute

Perennial Pathways: Planting Tree Crops

As a comprehensive, 110-page guidebook to designing and installing farm-scale edible agroforestry, this book is indispensable for new agroforestry farmers throughout the stages of farm startup. Follow the book as it wals you through site evaluation, provides species profile and outlines livestock opportunities, and journeys deep into the opportunities of perennial agriculture. The book is available as a free PDF download and also in physical form shipped directly to you for $26 (+$10 for shipping and handling).
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Urban Agroforestry Training Programs: A Joint Report

Over the fall of 2021, Big River Farms, a representative from an emerging Black land trust, Dream of Wild Health, Pillsbury United Communities, and the Savanna Institute held four meetings to discuss the big questions, needs, and costs associated with developing an agroforestry focused urban apprenticeship program. Together, we created a blueprint for establishing an urban agroforestry training program.
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