The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

Episode 73 | Branching Out: Agroforestry's Role in Reducing Nutrient Loss


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Nate Lawrence and MJ Oviatt from the Savanna Institute discuss how agroforestry practices like windbreaks, alley cropping, and silvopasture can reduce nutrient loss and support farm resilience. They highlight research showing these practices improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and provide new revenue streams for farmers. The episode also covers economic challenges to adoption and invites farmers to engage through events and the Corn Belt Windbreak Project.

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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastBy University of Illinois Extension