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International Silvopasture Congress, Uruguay
Posted by Harry Greene on November 15, 2023 at 9:20am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hey all,
I recently went down to Argentina and Uruguay, for the Argentine Silvopasture Congress and International Silvopasture Congress in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Attendees totaled 500 or so, between the two conferences. A few high-level takeaways:
1. The room was full of agronomists, more so than ecologists. The discussion is very matter-of-fact and pragmatic, in that silvopasture is an established, financially-beneficial practice there. The discussion does not…
Keyline Agroforestry Planning Map Development Workflow Using QGIS
Posted by Casey Pfeifer on August 1, 2023 at 11:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I put this video together yesterday of my current workflow using QGIS for planning out keyline based agroforestry systems with consistent between-row spacing - a relatively quick way to get a handle on the precise quantity of trees and plants, length of planting lines and all of the other logistical pieces that go with implementing systems like these.
I wanted to throw it up here in a blog post in case it might be helpful to those of you designing systems for yourself or others. If…
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The silvopastures of the Bluegrass
Posted by Tom Kimmerer on June 20, 2023 at 3:13pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
I have worked for many years in the woodland pasture ecosystem of the Bluegrass, called by the renowned ecologist E. Lucy Braun "the most anomalous vegetation in North America.
Through my research, I discovered that this is an ancient ecosystem established by American bison before European settlement. Farmers who settled here found…
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Silvopasture – Planting Trees in Pasture Workshop at WIld Geese Farm
October 1, 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Join Allegany County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff for an on-farm workshop on establishing silvopasture systems in livestock pastures.Farm owner, Lynn Bliven, will share how they got started planting trees to enhance the rotational grazing system for their cattle and sheep. She will cover goals for trees on their farm, species selection, tree protection and care, along with funding opportunities.Gabriel…See More
Hunt for Hickory webinar on Sept 23rd at webinar
September 23, 2024 from 1:30pm to 3pm
the latest on a New England hickory initiativeSee More
"Thanks Jane! Really fascinating to learn what you've been working on, and I am very much looking forward to hearing your results. In addition to farming, I work part-time for the Cornell Small Farms Program and am always looking for stories…"
Portable Sawmilling for Production, Profit and Pleasure
September 27, 2024 to September 28, 2024Pasture and Silvopasture Soil Health
September 24, 2024 from 10am to 3:30pm
Jane Hammer replied to Emily Macdonald's discussion willow fodder block"Hi Erica, Emily,
I have been helping out with a grant funded project here in NE Massachusetts established pasture, planting all willow blocks (along renewed agriculture ditches) intended first for beef cattle fodder/enhanced insect and bird…"
Steve Gabriel posted eventsCoppice Agroforestry with Mark Krawczyk
November 8, 2024 to November 10, 2024TREE NURSERY INTENSIVE
October 18, 2024 to October 20, 2024AGROFORESTRY FIELD DAY @ WELLSPRING FOREST FARM
September 20, 2024 from 10am to 2pm
Steve Gabriel commented on Steve Gabriel's event AGROFORESTRY FIELD DAY @ WELLSPRING FOREST FARM"register at:
https://www.wellspringforestfarm.com/education"
Scott O'Bar commented on Harry Greene's blog post International Silvopasture Congress, Uruguay"Can you please share your article?"
Scott O'Bar posted a discussionHow Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about the 1 hour 6 minute mark he shows an image of a (mesquite?) tree in southern Texas and mentions how the high-density rotational grazing ended up contributing to the decline of the tree by changing the soil from a fungal dominated soil to a bacteria-dominated soil.What do you think of that? Isn't it a…See More
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willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep? What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant? How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue
How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
Off-grid low flow rate pumps
Started by Scott O'Bar. Last reply by Scott O'Bar Jun 1. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone know of some 12v water pumps that can produce a small trickle of water through a very small diameter tube. Interested in putting cattle on my property, but the water situation is difficult.Continue
Forages, Grasses, Legumes
Started by Travis Hermance Mar 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am clearing my woodlots for silvopasture in the Mid-Hudson River Valley in New York State. Can anyone recommend a good mixture of grasses and legumes that are more shade tolerate for my new…Continue
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