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Jesse,
All silvopasturing practitioners are graziers and thus have or are rapidly developing grazing skills. One observed weakness in this group are the tree-management skills. Some of this lack of knowledge on the silvicultural side of silvopasturing can be overcome by working with consulting foresters - though it's not always easy to find these professionals, much less enlist their help for small or non-typical projects.
While continuing your studies at Iowa State, I recommend pursuing any available forestry coursework. The other key area of silvopasturing in which I think we could all use some more education is economics. Too often I see farmers do things because of the personal appeal vs. a careful analysis of the benefits. Any coursework in ag/forest economics would be time well spent.
Started by Ben Hirsh. Last reply by Corrine Wright Mar 1. 3 Replies 1 Like
I recently purchased 500 acres in the southwest corner of North Carolina. The property contains around 30 acres of developed pastures. There are another 100 acres of forest that was selectively…Continue
Started by Katie Commender. Last reply by Dylan Heagy Jan 31. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Appalachian Sustainable Development is searching for a part-time, regionally remote Agroforester to join our team! This new position will be responsible for providing technical and financial…Continue
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Started by John Foye Sep 8, 2022. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hi all -- glad to be a part of the group! At Working Trees we get producers paid for the carbon stored in silvopasture…Continue
Started by Kate MacFarland May 13, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Agroforestry Note #50: Considerations for Establishing Silvopastures on Wooded Sites is now online at the…Continue
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