An agroforestry podcast and blog by the Savanna Institute

PFG2023 Recordings Now Available for Free on YouTube

PFG2023 Recordings Now Available for Free on YouTube

In 2023, the Perennial Farm Gathering brought together 600 people, 60 presenters, and 20 sponsors online over three days of community-building for perennial agriculture. Keynotes by authors Robin Wall Kimmerer and Ross Gay kept us rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the creative joy that tending a garden can bring. Now, you can watch PFG2023 videos on our YouTube Channel for free.

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Newsletter – March 2024

Newsletter – March 2024

Catch up on what’s going on at Savanna Institute with our March 2024 newsletter. Included in this issue: Online courses, job postings, and our most recent podcasts! Be sure to save the date for PFG2024!

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6 Research Papers Published by Savanna Institute Scientists in 2023

6 Research Papers Published by Savanna Institute Scientists in 2023

To advance the field of agroforestry research, Savanna Institute staff collaborate with scientists worldwide to study tree crops and perennial farm systems. Our researchers work to make sure Midwest farmers and landholders have access to the latest information available to plan their farms. In 2023, staff from our research and commercialization teams contributed thought leadership on hazelnut genetics, chestnut value chains, and soil science for academic journals in the field – all to guide the development of perennial agriculture in the US. Explore the research published by the Savanna Institute in the organization’s tenth year.

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Berry Growers Survey

Berry Growers Survey

The University of Wisconsin Emerging Crops Coalition, the Savanna Institute, the Midwest Elderberry Coop, Food Finance Institute, and the American Aronia Berry Association are sponsoring a survey sent to berry growers throughout the Midwest.

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Newsletter – February 2024

Newsletter – February 2024

Catch up on what’s going on at Savanna Institute with our February 2024 newsletter. Included in this issue: A tour of Brambleberry Farm, a new Long-Term Lease Guide, job postings, and our most recent podcasts!

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