Agroforestry Resources
Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. It has been practiced in the United States and around the world for centuries.
There are several modern recognized practices such as: Alley Cropping, Forest Farming, Riparian Forest Buffers. Silvopasture, Windbreaks, and other applications.
Please explore the links and resources below for a broad overview of agroforestry practices.
Agroforestry Resources
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​Agroforestry Frequently Asked Questions
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Agroforestry Practices:
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Alley Cropping
Agricultural crops grown simultaneously with long-term tree crops.
Forest Farming
Cultivation of high-value crops under the protection of a managed forest canopy.
Riparian Forest Buffers
Natural or re-established streamside forests made up of tree, shrub, and grass plantings.
Silvopasture
Combines trees with forage and livestock production.
Windbreaks
Linear plantings of trees and shrubs to enhance, protect, and benefit people, livestock,
and soil and water conservation.
Additional Applications
New twists to familiar agroforestry practices.
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Urban Agroforestry
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Forest Farming Resources
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/forest-farming.php (there are links to close to around 100 publications (articles, fact sheets, brochures, research, etc.).
https://www.youtube.com/user/exforestfarming/featured (ABFFC YouTube channel with lots of videos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcqBJeZ0B4
https://www.aftaweb.org/about/what-is-agroforestry/forest-farming.html
https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/infosheets/WT_Info_forest_farming.pdf
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Silvopasture Resources
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/brochures/wts.pdf
https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2018/06/six-key-principles-for-a-successful-silvopasture/
https://www.aftaweb.org/about/what-is-agroforestry/silvopasture.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fqb6rT3AxU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUOBgZZDGDk
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/em8989.pdf
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https://ext.vt.edu/agriculture/silvopasture.html
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Agroforestry Resources
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​Agroforestry Frequently Asked Questions
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Agroforestry Practices:
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Alley Cropping
Agricultural crops grown simultaneously with long-term tree crops.
Forest Farming
Cultivation of high-value crops under the protection of a managed forest canopy.
Riparian Forest Buffers
Natural or re-established streamside forests made up of tree, shrub, and grass plantings.
Silvopasture
Combines trees with forage and livestock production.
Windbreaks
Linear plantings of trees and shrubs to enhance, protect, and benefit people, livestock,
and soil and water conservation.
Additional Applications
New twists to familiar agroforestry practices.
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Urban Agroforestry
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Forest Farming Resources
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/forest-farming.php (there are links to close to around 100 publications (articles, fact sheets, brochures, research, etc.).
https://www.youtube.com/user/exforestfarming/featured (ABFFC YouTube channel with lots of videos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcqBJeZ0B4
https://www.aftaweb.org/about/what-is-agroforestry/forest-farming.html
https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/infosheets/WT_Info_forest_farming.pdf
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Silvopasture Resources
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/practices/silvopasture.php
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/workingtrees/brochures/wts.pdf
https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2018/06/six-key-principles-for-a-successful-silvopasture/
https://www.aftaweb.org/about/what-is-agroforestry/silvopasture.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fqb6rT3AxU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUOBgZZDGDk
https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/em8989.pdf
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https://ext.vt.edu/agriculture/silvopasture.html
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