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 International Agroforestry Conference November 16th and 17th, Co.Cork, IrelandThe Irish Agroforestry Forum are delighted to be hosting an International Agroforestry Conference on Farmer-led Climate Adaptation and Miti… Started by Maureen Kilgore |
0 | Oct 6, 2023 |
Methods For Growing Lots Of Trees In A Small Footprint For Cost-Effective Silvopasture EstablishmentI thought I'd share my current methods using air pruning beds to grow various livestock fodder trees for silvopasture establishment in hope… Started by Casey Pfeifer |
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Sep 7, 2023 Reply by Scott O'Bar |
What Went Wrong With My Soil Analysis?I realize this is a longshot to post this here, but perhaps someone could forward this to an agronomist or soil scientist colleague of thei… Started by Scott O'Bar |
0 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Searching for tree seedsHey y'all, I'm in search of tree seeds - fruits, nuts, fodder, N fixers, etc. Do you have favorite seed/nut sources or cultivars? I'm look… Started by Ben Harris |
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Sep 1, 2023 Reply by L kas |
Virtual FenceI've been hearing a lot about virtual fencing lately on podcasts I'm subscribed to. It sounds like a real game changer especially for a sil… Started by Scott O'Bar |
0 | Aug 28, 2023 |
Movable fencing for home-scale chicken paddocksDo you use electric netting to graze chickens? Any tips or suggestions on styles or brands? I have various forest garden patches at home an… Started by Robbie Coville |
0 | Jul 24, 2023 |
Are There Many Viable Careers in Agroforestry?Most of my opinions about getting a job based on agroforestry / regenerative agriculture stem from the time I was fresh out of college a li… Started by Scott O'Bar |
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Jul 23, 2023 Reply by Scott O'Bar |
Intern sought for ensiled tree foliage research project at 3 Streams Farm in Belfast, MainePosted at the request of Shana Hanson: Working guests invited, and a paid helper would also be welcome, for innovative SARE FNE22-013 tree… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Pasture-in-the-woods forestry consulting in PAHello folks. Are there any consultants here who advise and plan forestry thinning for silvopasture in PA? Or can you point me in the direct… Started by Robbie Coville |
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Jun 23, 2023 Reply by Robbie Coville |
Biochar by-products from silvopasture thinningsIn 2020, a local grazier friend did an intensive thinning on 70 acres of mature woods to create silvopasture. Learning from other's past m… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Jun 5, 2023 Reply by Brett Chedzoy |
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overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is there a reasonable way to manage grazing in the woods during winter or using it as an overwintering site in place of a barn (there is no current barn)? The woods are shruby with multiflora rose,…Continue
river locust anyone grazing animals on it
Started by Jonathan Bates Nov 14, 2024. 0 Replies 1 Like
Wondering what folks experience is with this plant Amorpha fruticosa... Here is a cool video that includes a silvopasture that is utilizing it:…Continue
willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4, 2024. 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, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
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