LAMBERTON, Minn. — Come join us as we learn ecological and economic values of integrating trees and crops (or livestock) together as one land use system. This is called Agroforestry, which is considered a sustainable agricultural practice.
The Minnesota Agroforestry Institute is a three-day training that includes classroom workshops and on-farm visits of Agroforestry practices in the field. Learn more about the Agroforestry practices of Windbreaks, Alley Cropping, Silvopasture, Riparian Buffers and Forest Farming in Minnesota. Agroforestry practices can benefit farmers and woodland owners and can bring trees back in the agricultural landscape where they are most appropriate. The target audience for this training is Natural Resource and Agricultural consultants/professionals, farmers and school teachers. Presentations and tours of area buffers will be a highlight this year.
The Minnesota Agroforestry Institute will be held June 19 – 21, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC), 23669 – 130th St., Lamberton, MN 56152.
Time of the trainings and tours are Tuesday, June 19, 8:00am – 7:00pm, Wednesday, June 20, 8:00am – 6:00pm and Thursday, June 21, 8:00am – 12:00pm.
The participants will work in small groups to gain hands-on practice in agroforestry design based on the needs of a working farm case study. As a result of this training, participants will help to enhance Minnesota landowner adoption of Agroforestry practices. To learn more about the Minnesota Agroforestry Institute, visit z.umn.edu/MAI2018
Registration can be completed online at https://www.regonline.com/MNAgrForInst2018
Registration for this event is $100, which covers the costs for three lunches, two dinners and refreshments. This event is approved for SAF CEUs. Certified Crop Advisor CEU’s have been applied for. Teacher CEU’s are also available.
Click the link for a brochure: 2018.Flier.Agroforestry Institute – Lamberton.SW MN (FINAL)
— Gary J. Wyatt, Extension Educator with University of Minnesota Extension and Diomy Zamora, Extension Educator with University of Minnesota Extension
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