Jonathan Bates's Blog – August 2020 Archive (1)

Tree Fodder Silage Experiment Video and Invitation for Comments

Hey Folks. I wanted to share this video I made of an experiment ensiling tree and shrub species in a five gallon bucket. I was inspired by a Mexican Agave silage project, where they ensiled Agave leaves in five gallon buckets for a nutritious climate fighting solution using livestock and climate appropriate food producing polyculture systems. I foresee a time where it will be more expensive to use a tractor to make round bales, and silage for winter feed. I also foresee a time when more and…

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Added by Jonathan Bates on August 31, 2020 at 1:27pm — 3 Comments

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Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?

Started by Ben Hirsh. Last reply by Corrine Wright Mar 1. 3 Replies

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

Agroforester Job Opening

Started by Katie Commender. Last reply by Dylan Heagy Jan 31. 1 Reply

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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Recap: Trees for shade, fodder, and carbon webinar (Virginia Tech, WMLand Solutions, and Working Trees)

Started by John Foye Sep 8, 2022. 0 Replies

Hi all -- glad to be a part of the group! At Working Trees we get producers paid for the carbon stored in silvopasture…Continue

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