SilvoPro NC: Introduction to Silvopasture

Do you want to learn how to integrate trees with your grazing operation, both practically and profitably? Come and learn from silvopasture experts, including Austin Unruh of Trees For Graziers, how trees can keep your livestock healthy, stress-free and well-fed year-round, and how to get started on your own farm. Learn the principles, the pros and cons of silvopasture, what expensive pitfalls to avoid, how to access funding, where to find needed resources, and get some hands-on experience by planting your first of many silvopasture trees.

Where: Warren Wilson College. Exact location will be shared closer to the date.

When: Saturday October 28, 2023. 9am-4pm

• This is the last of three workshops being offered at Warren Wilson College on October 27-28. More information about the Understanding Systems to Launch Silvo workshop that’s scheduled for the morning of October 27 can be found here, and the Professional Planning workshop that’s scheduled for the afternoon of October 27 can be found here.
• We highly recommend that people come primed with information about the basics of silvopasture, so they can have an informed discussion. The Grazier’s Guide to Trees gives a thorough overview, and this webinar from our friends at Working Trees also gives a great primer on silvopasture
• 100% refund offered until October 21.
• This workshop will include both indoor and outdoor time, so come dressed for the elements, as well as walking around the fields and forests of Warren Wilson College.
• Food will not be provided, but there are plenty of food options nearby