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Expanding Agroforestry Production

Articles, Funding

We wanted to let you know about a funding opportunity for farmers and landowner that just opened up through The ...

Why We Don’t Focus on Timber

Articles, Big Picture, Economics

I did a podcast interview just recently where I was asked why I am a contrarian in my field. I could answer that a ...

Good, fast, cheap. Pick two.

Articles, Big Picture, Planning

You all know the old saying. You can have something done well, done quickly, or done on the cheap. You can have ...

A word of caution on chestnuts

Articles, Big Picture, Economics, Why Silvopasture

I’ve written before about why we at Trees For Graziers focus on silvopasture, particularly silvopasture for ...

Using the Conservation Stewardship Program for Silvopasture

Articles, Economics, Funding

Use CSP for silvopasture.

Precautionary Principles In Silvopasture

Articles, Big Picture, Establishing Trees, Planning

Precautionary principles for silvopasture development.

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Annual returns on investment of 9-30% of honeylocust planted in pastures

– https://pubs.cif-ifc.org/doi/pdf/10.5558/tfc67232-3

Browse trees can reduce parasite mortality and restore land

– http://sciencewise.anu.edu.au/articles/wattle

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University of Kentucky makes it clear: Having shade means higher production

– Shade Effects and Options for Grazing Cattle

Shaded Florida heifers gained weight, while those without shade lost weight

– https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/12/01/the-impact-of-shade-on-cattle-performance-in-the-florida-panhandle/