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Joe Orefice
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Joe Orefice replied to Mike Case's discussion Stocking density"Mike,
As you mentioned it's really difficult to determine stocking densities because land productivity is so variable in the northeast. You'll also find that summer drought will have you looking for more pasture some years. 20 goats/sheep…"
Joe Orefice posted a blog postNew publication
Our latest publication on silvopasture has been published in the Journal of Forestry. Reach out to me directly if you can't get access and would like a copy. I'm not able to post the full article here due to copyright from the journal."Silvopasture—It's Not a Load of Manure: Differentiating between Silvopasture and Wooded Livestock Paddocks in the Northeastern United States"…See More
Joe Orefice posted a blog postRecent Publication
I would like to make everyone aware of my most recent publication. It presents forage production information from our silvopasture research in New York.…See More
Joe Orefice commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"Brett,
There were no soil amendments added. This was intentional because I am also interested in the long-term change in pH as the site transitions to pasture. I expect pH will rise some but how much I really don't know.
There's no doubt…"
"Joe,
There were no soil amendment treatments in the study, correct? As we learn more about growing forages under trees, it will be interesting to see how nutritional quality is influenced by available Ca, pH, excess aluminum and other…"
John S. Weedon commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"Excellent. Looking forward to the results."
Joe Orefice commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"My funding ran out in 2014 so I did not continue to collect data on these plots. However, I'm collaborating with the team from UNH and they have started to re-sample these plots in addition to collecting some new data. They've installed…"
John S. Weedon commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"Thanks for the information. Have you continued to collect data from the plots beyond 2014?"
Joe Orefice commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"John,
I did not fence off any trees, the whole plot was open for grazing. However, livestock were only in each paddock for a maximum of 2 days with at least a 30 day rest period. Also, trees were about 60' tall and over 6" in…"
John S. Weedon commented on Joe Orefice's blog post New publication"Thanks, Joe, for sharing your research paper.
I was curious about a couple of things. In the silvopasture treatments, did you fence off any of the trees to prevent damage or was the entire plot open and available for grazing?
Also, were there any…"
Joe Orefice posted a blog postNew publication
Here's a link to the latest paper my colleagues and I have published on silvopasture. "Soil and understory plant dynamics during conversion of forest to silvopasture, open pasture, and woodlot" in Agroforestry Systems…See More
Joe Orefice commented on Joe Orefice's blog post World Congress Silvo-Pastoral Systems 2016"I would be doing this community a disservice if I didn't also include photos of Portugal's cork oak silvopasture known as the Montado:"
Joe Orefice posted a blog postWorld Congress Silvo-Pastoral Systems 2016
I'm recently back from the World Congress of Silvo-Pastoral Systems held in Evora, Portugal. It was an excellent and inspiring conference. Here are some of the main conclusions from the event organizers (http://www.silvopastoral2016.uevora.pt/):See More
"Joe, Thanks for sharing the fruits of your and Leanne's labors. Very helpful to have these visual illustrations of some silvopasture systems around the Northeast for those of us who need to "see to believe". And good…"
Joe Orefice posted a blog postPhoto Guide to Northeastern Silvopastures
I recently put together a photo guide to Northeastern US silvopasture. This guide is the result of research investigating silvopasture practices on farms in New York and New England. It is not meant to be a comprehensive guide to this complex practice but it should help inform folks about some options. Please feel free to share:…See More
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New publication
Posted on January 19, 2017 at 7:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our latest publication on silvopasture has been published in the Journal of Forestry. Reach out to me directly if you can't get access and would like a copy. I'm not able to post the full article here due to copyright from the journal.
"Silvopasture—It's Not a Load of Manure: Differentiating between Silvopasture and Wooded Livestock Paddocks in the Northeastern United States"…
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Posted on December 2, 2016 at 1:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I would like to make everyone aware of my most recent publication. It presents forage production information from our silvopasture research in New York.…
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Posted on November 9, 2016 at 4:42pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Here's a link to the latest paper my colleagues and I have published on silvopasture.
"Soil and understory plant dynamics during conversion of forest to silvopasture, open pasture, and woodlot" in Agroforestry Systems…
Continue World Congress Silvo-Pastoral Systems 2016
Posted on October 24, 2016 at 1:13pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm recently back from the World Congress of Silvo-Pastoral Systems held in Evora, Portugal. It was an excellent and inspiring conference. Here are some of the main conclusions from the event organizers (http://www.silvopastoral2016.uevora.pt/):…
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Getting started with silvopasture
Started by Kellan Cook. Last reply by Kellan Cook 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all!Just a quick background: my family and I are on 12.5 acres in south central PA. We have already established our version of a few rows of silvopasture. My wife and I tried our hand at…Continue
GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of the Eastern Forests return?
Started by Brett Chedzoy. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy May 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Since I first became obsessed with trees and forests and set out on a path to become a forester ~ 30 years ago, I have dreamed of someday seeing the return of the American Chestnut. Every rare…Continue
Role of Silvopasturing in "Saving the Planet"
Started by Brett Chedzoy May 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks to Erica Campbell from Senator Sander's office for sharing with our "Northeast Silvopasture Initiative" group...Silvopasture is listed as a TOP TEN solution to climate change, according Paul…Continue
Open Position: Research Scientist in Silvopasture - UMCA
Started by Michael A Gold May 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The MU Agroforestry Center has an open position "Research Scientist - Silvopasture". Seeking a Ph.D. w/a strong background in pasture-based grazing systems (livestock, esp. cattle) and forages. If…Continue
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