An initiative to expand agroforestry practices is taking root in Illinois.Spearheaded by the Savanna Institute, the Midwest Agroforestry Farm Network aims to show how farming with trees and shrubs can

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For some grain farmers, diversification can mean growing soybeans and raising cattle. For others, it involves planting crops and trees side by side.

Megan O’Rourke hopes to be a voice for science, also touts her blue-collar roots

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Lunch and Learn: Black Currants in the US: From Banishment to Revival. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.

Why do agroforestry? Additional income, higher yields, healthier livestock, more abundant wildlife, reduced labor, improved quality of life, and opportunities for leaving a legacy are just some of the reasons why these experienced farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms. To learn more about agroforestry and get started on your farm, visit savannainstitute.org

Banned by the federal government a century ago, black currants were cast to the fringes of U.S. agriculture. Agroforestry advocates and berry connoisseurs are urging a revival.

The Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP), a partnership effort funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, is launching its second producer application cycle, inviting e...