Silvopasture on a Shoestring

Join Joshua Greene, Director of Education at Trees For Graziers, Jonathan Bates, Statewide Agroforestry Educator, and Lynn Bliven, owner of Wild Geese Farm for a full day training event that will include classroom and hands-on sessions. The focus will be on DIY silvopasture projects on small grazing farms. We will address the practical considerations of tree establishment, protection, and maintenance while learning how silvopasture can help address your farm’s resource concerns and enhance livestock grazing.

The workshop is from 9am - 3pm and includes morning refreshments and lunch.

Topics:

  • layout and design considerations
  • tree species for silvopasture
  • tree planting basics
  • tree protection methods
  • the importance of aftercare
  • grazing considerations
  • old orchard silvopasture
  • tick concerns with silvopasture establishment

Cost $25/person. Held rain or shine. Preregistration requested by September 30th, click here to register online. 

Time: October 7, 2025 from 9am to 3pm

Location: WIld Geese Farm

City/Town: Franklinville, NY

Website or Map: https://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/10/07/silvopasture-on-a-shoestring

Phone: 585-268-7644 ext. 18

Event Type: workshop/field, meeting