What is Agroforestry?Agroforestry is a land use management system in which treesand/or shrubs are grown with crops and/or livestock. There
are several practices, including: forest farming, riparian forestbuffers, alley cropping, silvopasture, windbreaks, food forests.
BenefitsEconomic
Environmental
Social
Increased diversity of crops and incomeEnhanced yield and product qualityMaximize full economic potential of landEnergy bill conservation
Improve air qualityReduce soil erosion, improve soil healthEnhance water quality Increase pollinator and wildlife habitatMitigate risks of climate change Increase biodiversity
Increase food accessNoise cancellation from roads, etc.Block and filter pollutionVisual screensAesthetic landscape
Seed to sale trainingOn-farm technical assistance and site visitsCost-share funding to offset start-up costsCommercial herb processing equipmentAggregation and marketing services toconnect farmers with premium markets
How can ASD help?
Alley Cropping
Cultivation and/or stewardship of non-timberforest products (NTFPs) in the forestunderstory. Crops may include:
Rows of trees or shrubs planted withherbaceous crops in between in the"alleyways". Crops may include:
Phone: 276-623-1121Email: [email protected]: https://asdevelop.org/agroforestry
ASD's Agroforestry Program can help implement the following practices:
Edible Medicinal Decorative
Trees Shrubs Herbaceous
Ramps Ginseng GrapevineMushrooms Goldenseal Willow BranchesPawpaws Black Cohosh Pine Cones
Walnut Elderberry Herbs (peppermint)Persimmon Blueberry Vegetables (beans)Chestnuts Hazelnut Forages (alfalfa)
Forest farming
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