Perennial AF

Perennial AF

Hosted by: Savanna Institute

The Savanna Institute's podcast and blog about perennial agroforestry (AF) features interviews, questions from listeners, inside jokes, and more. Subscribe to Perennial AF to hear real AF conversations with some of...

Episodes

Ag Policy and the Farm Bill with Chuck Anderas and Margaret Krome

Chuck Anderas and Margaret Krome from the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute's policy team discuss the need for a new Farm Bill, the importance of ag policy in expanding perennial agriculture, and what types of...
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“We’re In the Belly of the Beast” - Illinois Agroforestry Farm Tour with Kaitie Adams

A tour of 4H Memorial Demonstration Farm at Allerton Park in central Illinois with Demonstration Farms Director Kaitie Adams and Savanna Institute staff. This farm features windbreaks and alley cropping with timber...
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Spring Green Campus Tour with Farm Director Erik Hagan

This episode takes you on an audio tour of the Savanna Institute's North Farm, part of our Spring Green Campus in southern Wisconsin. Hear farm director Erik Hagan talk about chestnuts, hazelnuts, silvopasture with...
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"Forest Farming Is A Gateway" with Dr. Eric Burkhart

A recording of Dr. Eric Burkhart's forest farming workshop at the Savanna Institute's Spring Green Campus. Learn more about forest stewardship and non-timber forest products like ginseng, wild edibles, and more! Show...
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Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part II: Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver

The road trip continues! We hear from agroforesters and authors Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
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Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part I: Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice

Road trip! We hear from agroforesters Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF.
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Canopy Compass: A New Tree Crop Suitability Mapping Tool - with Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz

Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz, two of the researchers behind Canopy Compass, describe the history and the potential of this new web-based tree crop suitability mapping tool. You can access Canopy Compass at...
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Persimmon Folklore, Fruit Exploring, and Genetics - with Eliza Greenman

Savanna Institute researcher Eliza Greenman describes her search for the best-tasting American persimmon cultivars, which involves box turtles, pudding competitions, indigenous plant breeding, extinct megafauna,...
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"We Can't Call Them Superfruit" - Barriers to Berry Markets with Bill Davison & PJ Connolly

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...
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Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Chestnut Research, and More

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

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:...
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A Thorny Topic: Black Locust and Honey Locust for Agroforestry

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...
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