Finances

Arial view of a field with alley cropping and trees in Wisconsin.

Mar 26, 2025 By Savanna Institute Finances, Press

Eligible Farmers Invited to Apply for Participation in Agroforestry Program

Eligible producers with crop and grazing operations are invited to apply to the Expanding Agroforestry Incentive Payment Program beginning January 31 through March 14, 2025. If selected for participation, producers will receive direct incentive payments to install new agroforestry plantings, thus increasing their income potential while enhancing the environmental outcomes of their operations.

Feb 7, 2025 By Savanna Institute Finances, Press

Stewarding a Vision at Hillside Pastures in Spring Green, Wisconsin

When Daniel and Linda Marquardt purchased their first farm in Spring Green, Wisconsin in the mid 1990s, the 40-acres of land was not in good shape. “It was heavily eroded – pretty much destroyed,” said Daniel.

Feb 5, 2025 By Savanna Institute Finances

Perennials for Profit and Biodiversity

Maggie Taylor, owner of Delight Flower Farm, grew up with a mom and grandpa who were avid gardeners. As a kid, her chores were weeding and mulching. “I hated it actually,” says Maggie.

Apr 5, 2024 By Jacob Grace Finances, Podcast, Tree Crops

“Spreadsheets on the Radio” – Farm Viability and the Fruit & Nut Compass with John Hendrickson

John Hendrickson is a former vegetable farmer and a professional spreadsheet wizard. He even showed up to record an interview for the Perennial AF podcast wearing a special hat that said “Spreadsheets” across the front! John has developed a series of Excel-based tools to help farmers understand the financial viability of their various on-farm enterprises, including the Fruit and Nut Compass, which was developed in partnership with the Savanna Institute.

Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm stands in front of young Chestnut trees.

Jan 14, 2024 By Savanna Institute Canopy, Events, Finances

Are you interested in growing chestnuts?

On February 3, Canopy Farm Management and Savanna Institute will be hosting the workshop: “So You Want to Grow Chestnuts?”. We, Tom Wahl and Kathy Dice, will be presenting at the workshop along with other chestnut growers.

Eligible Farmers Invited to Apply for Participation in Agroforestry Program

Stewarding a Vision at Hillside Pastures in Spring Green, Wisconsin

Perennials for Profit and Biodiversity

“Spreadsheets on the Radio” – Farm Viability and the Fruit & Nut Compass with John Hendrickson

Are you interested in growing chestnuts?

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