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Nov 1, 2023 By Savanna Institute Canopy, Podcast

“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.

Jacob Marty talks while gesturing to poultry flock

Oct 15, 2023 By Savanna Institute Perennial Farm Gathering, Podcast, Silvopasture

“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.

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.

Oct 1, 2023 By Jacob Grace Podcast

“Why Do Farmers Wear Overalls?” – Farmers answer commonly Googled questions about farming

“Great, now I can really get myself in trouble,” says Marie Raboin, trying to answer a question about dairy farming. “You dairy farmers, don’t start calling me!”

Alley cropping with corn and tree tubes and groundcover.

Sep 28, 2023 By Savanna Institute Canopy, Podcast

Future of Agriculture Podcast: Agroforestry on Commercial Midwest Farms with Kevin Wolz of Canopy FM

Kevin Wolz and I talk about the fundamentals of agroforestry, their potential in the midwest, what these systems look like, and the barriers and opportunities to agroforestry becoming a bigger part of the future of agriculture, especially in the midwest where Kevin is focused.

“What Would It Look Like?” – Introduction to Agroforestry with the Field Notes Podcast

“My Dad and I Are Both Stubborn…” Generational Dynamics with Jacob Marty

Why are we focusing on these agroforestry crops?

“Why Do Farmers Wear Overalls?” – Farmers answer commonly Googled questions about farming

Future of Agriculture Podcast: Agroforestry on Commercial Midwest Farms with Kevin Wolz of Canopy FM

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