Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part II: Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, & Akiva Silver
The road trip continues! We hear from agroforesters and authors Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver on a road trip to the northeast.
“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.
Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden
In this podcast we’re listening back to highlights from a presentation by farmer Cherrie Nolden at last year’s Perennial Farm Gathering.
“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.
“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.