Have you ever wondered how agroforestry farmers choose which crops to grow? In this nutshell episode of the Savanna Institute Audio Archive, Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm talks about her strategy for choosing tree crops to plant.

How Do You Choose Which Tree Crops to Plant? - with Kathy Dice

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Savanna Institute staff members Bill Davison and PJ Connolly describe their work to expand regional markets for four nutritionally-dense perennial berries: black currant, elderberry, aronia, and honeyberry. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF

"We Can't Call Them Superfruit" - Barriers to Berry Markets with Bill Davison & PJ Connolly

A compilation of short interviews from our recent videos, featuring Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Scott Brainard & Eliza Greenman, Grassland 2.0 and Canopy Farm Management. Videos by Man Alone Media and Windborne Media. Videos and show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf

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Adam D’Angelo, founder of Project Pawpaw, answers commonly asked questions about this elusive and beloved North American fruit.
Project Pawpaw: https://www.projectpawpaw.com
Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/

“You Can’t Believe It Grows Here” - Project Pawpaw with Adam D’Angelo

A lot of people hate black locust and honey locust trees, but some people think they hold great potential for agroforestry. Greg Judy, Austin Unruh, Steve Gabriel, Brett Chedzoy, Eliza Greenman, and others share their perspective in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/

A Thorny Topic: Black Locust and Honey Locust for Agroforestry

Spreadsheet wizard John Hendrickson helps host Jacob Grace get started with the Fruit and Nut Compass, a free spreadsheet tool for producers to track the financial viability of their enterprises. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF Free compass tools at https://cias.wisc.edu/our-work/farming-systems/farm-viability/

How Do You Choose Which Tree Crops to Plant? - with Kathy Dice

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