The Savanna Institute Releases Conservation Courses for Professional Development
Online courses help ag and conservation professionals mentor farmers in adopting agroforestry.
Indigenous Food Advocate Chef Sean Sherman to deliver keynote at 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering
Adam D’Angelo is the founder of Project Pawpaw, a crowdfunded plant breeding effort focused on North America’s forgotten fruit: the pawpaw. In the latest episode of the Perennial AF podcast, Adam talks about why the pawpaw is a perfect candidate for plant-breeding efforts.
Savanna Institute will host its Perennial Farm Gathering October 6th-8th in Wisconsin
The Savanna Institute will host its Perennial Farm Gathering in person in 2024 from Sunday, October 6th to Tuesday, October 8th at Monona Terrace in Madison. Free tours at Savanna Institute’s farm campus in Spring Green will be offered on Saturday, October 5th. The Perennial Farm Gathering, held each year for perennial food and farming enthusiasts, will be back in person for the first time in five years.
Wisconsin NRCS and the Savanna Institute partner to create agroforestry demonstration sites across the state
The Savanna Institute and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today plans to develop a statewide agroforestry demonstration farm network in Wisconsin where farmers can see examples of how to integrate trees successfully on farms for conservation and for profit.
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.