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Hoch Orchard alley crops from an aerial view.

Jun 14, 2023 By Renee Gasch Climate, Press

The Savanna Institute launches Tree Crop Improvement Program to boost Midwestern farm profitability, sustainability

Spring Green, WI — The Savanna Institute, the Grantham Environmental Trust, and the Matthew Zell Family Foundation announced today the launch of a Tree Crop Improvement Program to develop varieties of key nut, fruit, and timber crops for farmers and their markets.

Kaitie Adams standing in front of a silvopasture with cattle.

Jun 13, 2023 By Kaitie Adams Policy, Reports

Building Agroforestry Through Community in Illinois

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.

Bucky the Badger statue, school mascot, at Lake Mendota, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.

Jun 12, 2023 By Renee Gasch Finances, Podcast

“Fearless Farm Finances” with Paul Dietmann and The Cutting Edge Podcast

For this episode of Perennial AF, I joined forces with another podcast, also about perennial agriculture and also based in Madison, Wisconsin. The Cutting Edge Podcast is put out by the UW Madison Division of Extension Emerging Crops Program.

May 3, 2023 By Jacob Grace Canopy, Podcast, Speaker

The Institute’s Roots: 10th Anniversary Conversation with Keefe Keeley and Kevin Wolz

As a keynote speaker at the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering, Ross Gay read from his book Inciting Joy and responded to questions from attendees.

The Savanna Institute launches Tree Crop Improvement Program to boost Midwestern farm profitability, sustainability

Building Agroforestry Through Community in Illinois

“Fearless Farm Finances” with Paul Dietmann and The Cutting Edge Podcast

Thick as Thieves with Samantha Bosco

The Institute’s Roots: 10th Anniversary Conversation with Keefe Keeley and Kevin Wolz

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