Tree Crops

Mar 1, 2024 By Jacob Grace Podcast, Tree Crops

Getting Started with Forest Farming – Ingrid Daudert, Karam Sheban, and Robin Suggs

Our latest podcast episode features a recorded session from the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering called “Everything You Wanted to Know About Forest Farming (But Didn’t Know to Ask)”. And that pretty much sums it up!

Dec 1, 2023 By Savanna Institute Podcast, Silvopasture, Tree Crops

“You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production” – with Tony Johnson

In our latest podcast episode, I talk with Tony Johnson, a forester with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension whose work is focused on supporting maple syrup production in the state. Tony believes that maple syrup production can be a great gateway for people into the world of agroforestry, and that it can pave the way for agroforestry practices like forest farming, mushroom cultivation, and edible buffers and windbreaks.

Oct 5, 2023 By Savanna Institute Tree Crops

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.

Sep 1, 2023 By Savanna Institute Podcast, Silvopasture, Tree Crops

“The Benefits of Silvopasture Are Endless” – Farm Tour with Erik Hagan and Michael Dolan

On a balmy evening this past July, the Savanna Institute hosted a pasture walk on its Spring Green Campus near the town of Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm

Aug 2, 2023 By Savanna Institute Podcast, Silvopasture, Tree Crops

Top Three Agroforestry Mistakes To Avoid – with Red Fern Farm

Tom Wahl and Kathy Dice, owners and operators of Red Fern Farm in southeastern Iowa, have been managing a hyper-diverse agroforestry system on their farm for decades. Podcast host Jacob Grace visited Red Fern Farm in July of 2023 to ask Kathy and Tom what they see as the top three mistakes an agroforester can make.

Getting Started with Forest Farming – Ingrid Daudert, Karam Sheban, and Robin Suggs

“You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production” – with Tony Johnson

Why are we focusing on these agroforestry crops?

“The Benefits of Silvopasture Are Endless” – Farm Tour with Erik Hagan and Michael Dolan

Top Three Agroforestry Mistakes To Avoid – with Red Fern Farm

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