Perennial AF
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 the Midwest's top agroforesters and perennial farmers! More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialAF
Culinary Creativity with Beth Dooley, Francesca Hong, and Odessa Piper
Chefs and perennial food advocates Beth Dooley, Francesca Hong, and Odessa Piper discuss cooking and baking with perennial ingredients, favorite recipes, and suggestions for being engaged and “curious eaters” in this recorded session from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
"In Some Cases It's Actually Not That Hard" - Silvopasture Farm Tour with Erik Hagan
Erik Hagan, farm director of the Spring Green Campus, leads a farm tour of silvopasture systems in this recording from a field day in August 2024. Show notes at SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAF
The Pros and Cons of Windbreaks and Riparian Buffers - Eliza Greenman and Nate Lawrence
Tree crop researchers Eliza Greenman and Nate Lawrence discuss the pros, cons, and tradeoffs of windbreak and riparian buffer management for ecosystem services and profitability in this recording from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
Visualizing Your Future Farm - A Guided Meditation with Barbara Decré
Barbara Decré, assistant director of our Agroforestry Adoption program, leads a guided meditation to help you visualize a perennial farming project five, fifteen and thirty years from now. What is your "why", and how does it help shape your vision? Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
The R(evolution) of Indigenous Foodways with Chef Sean Sherman - PFG 2024
Chef Sean Sherman delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering in October 2024. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
Why Trees Die (and what we can do to help them!) with Steve Gabriel - PFG 2024
Agroforester Steve Gabriel leads the audience in a conversation about why agroforestry plantings fail and what we can do to help projects succeed in this recorded session at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering.
Link to Steve’s resources: https://www.farmingwithtrees.org/projects/whytreesdie
Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
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 engagement can have the greatest impact on policymakers.
“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 species planted into a row crop field, and relies on a number of innovative partnerships with landowners and farmer collaborators. You can see a video tour of the farm at https://youtu.be/9nEAOzHYB6Q?si=rJNAFCUh52rkLfc5
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 sheep, and more! Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
"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 notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
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
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.
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 www.canopycompass.com
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, missing research scientists, and more. Recorded at the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
"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 at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
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 Windborne Media. Videos and show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
“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: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
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 perspective in this episode.
Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“Spreadsheets on the Radio” - Farm Viability and the Fruit & Nut Compass with John Hendrickson
Spreadsheet wizard John Hendrickson helps host Jacob Grace get started with the Fruit and Nut Compass, a free spreadsheet tool for producers to track the financial viability of their enterprises. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF Free compass tools at https://cias.wisc.edu/our-work/farming-systems/farm-viability/
Getting Started with Forest Farming - Ingrid Daudert, Karam Sheban, and Robin Suggs
This episode features portions of the PFG 2023 panel discussion "Everything You Wanted to Know About Forest Farming (But Didn't Know to Ask)", featuring Ingrid Daudert from Misty Dawn Farm in Wisconsin, Karam Sheban from the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition, and Robin Suggs from Appalachian Sustainable Development. Show notes and links at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Agroforestry for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - with Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea
Savanna Institute research scientists Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea dig into the details of agroforestry for climate change mitigation (through reduced inputs and carbon sequestration) and climate adaptation (through better mapping and management, among other things). Show notes and links at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF
“Joy Is What Emerges From Connection” - Q&A with Author Ross Gay
Author and poet Ross Gay speaks with silvopasture farmer Liz Brownlee in a recorded keynote session from the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF/
“Grass Holds the World Together” - A Beginning Farmer Interviews Greg Judy
This episode features a recorded phone interview between Missouri silvopasture farmer and author Greg Judy and Iowa State University student Jesse Matt, recorded in 2018 as part of a Savanna Institute outreach project. Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Q&A With "Braiding Sweetgrass" Author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer - PFG 2023
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, ecologist and author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "Gathering Moss", answers questions from the audience of our 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Moderated by author and Leopold scholar Curt Meine.
Q&A With "Braiding Sweetgrass" Author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer - PFG 2023
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, ecologist and author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "Gathering Moss", answers questions from the audience of our 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Moderated by author and Leopold scholar Curt Meine.
"You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production" - with Tony Johnson
Wisconsin Extension forestry specialist Tony Johnson discusses how maple syrup production can open doors for other agroforestry enterprises, and how Wisconsin woodland owners can get started. Plus, Scott Brainard and Eliza Greenman describe the benefits of persimmons as an agroforestry crop. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
"You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production" - with Tony Johnson
Wisconsin Extension forestry specialist Tony Johnson discusses how maple syrup production can open doors for other agroforestry enterprises, and how Wisconsin woodland owners can get started. Plus, Scott Brainard and Eliza Greenman describe the benefits of persimmons as an agroforestry crop. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden
Goats, sheep, cattle, hogs, horses, and fowl all have different diets, behavior, and impacts on the land. Choosing the right type of livestock for you and your farm is key to success. Wisconsin farmer and researcher Cherrie Nolden discusses the strenghts, weaknesses, and needs of different types of livestock in this recording from the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden
Goats, sheep, cattle, hogs, horses, and fowl all have different diets, behavior, and impacts on the land. Choosing the right type of livestock for you and your farm is key to success. Wisconsin farmer and researcher Cherrie Nolden discusses the strenghts, weaknesses, and needs of different types of livestock in this recording from the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
"What Would It Look Like?" - Introduction to Agroforestry with the Field Notes Podcast
Host Jacob Grace and Eric Wolske of Canopy Farm Management join Will Fulwider and Michael Geissinger, hosts of the Field Notes podcast from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, to answer questions that Wisconsin crop farmers might have about agroforestry. Show notes at: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf Field Notes podcast: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/field-notes-podcast/
"What Would It Look Like?" - Introduction to Agroforestry with the Field Notes Podcast
Host Jacob Grace and Eric Wolske of Canopy Farm Management join Will Fulwider and Michael Geissinger, hosts of the Field Notes podcast from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, to answer questions that Wisconsin crop farmers might have about agroforestry. Show notes at: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf Field Notes podcast: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/field-notes-podcast/
"My Dad and I Are Both Stubborn..." Generational Dynamics with Jacob Marty
Jacob Marty reflects on how his relationship with his father has shaped the dynamics on their sixth generation family farm in southern Wisconsin in this recording from the 2017 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennial-af-generational-dynamics-with-jacob-marty/
"My Dad and I Are Both Stubborn..." Generational Dynamics with Jacob Marty
Jacob Marty reflects on how his relationship with his father has shaped the dynamics on their sixth generation family farm in southern Wisconsin in this recording from the 2017 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennial-af-generational-dynamics-with-jacob-marty/
Tree Crop Improvement Research with Scott Brainard
Scott Brainard, a plant breeding specialist working for the Savanna Institute, gives an overview of the institute's goals and strategies for breeding more productive and resilient tree crop varieties. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Tree Crop Improvement Research with Scott Brainard
Scott Brainard, a plant breeding specialist working for the Savanna Institute, gives an overview of the institute's goals and strategies for breeding more productive and resilient tree crop varieties. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“Embrace the Chaos” - Dayna Burtness, Beth Dooley, Eliza Greenman, and Anna Lappé
In this recording from our 2021 Perennial Farm Gathering, farmer Dayna Burtness moderates an online panel conversation with cookbook author Beth Dooley, orchardist and historical horticulturist Eliza Greenman, and author and food justice advocate Anna Lappé. Hear more at https://www.youtube.com/@SavannaInstitute
“Embrace the Chaos” - Dayna Burtness, Beth Dooley, Eliza Greenman, and Anna Lappé
In this recording from our 2021 Perennial Farm Gathering, farmer Dayna Burtness moderates an online panel conversation with cookbook author Beth Dooley, orchardist and historical horticulturist Eliza Greenman, and author and food justice advocate Anna Lappé. Hear more at https://www.youtube.com/@SavannaInstitute
“The Benefits of Silvopasture Are Endless” - Farm Tour with Erik Hagan and Michael Dolan
A recording of our July 27th, 2023 pasture walk at the Spring Green Campus with farm director Erik Hagan and farmer Michael Dolan. Erik and Michael share lessons learned and compare "silvopasture by addition" and "silvopasture by subtraction". Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“The Benefits of Silvopasture Are Endless” - Farm Tour with Erik Hagan and Michael Dolan
A recording of our July 27th, 2023 pasture walk at the Spring Green Campus with farm director Erik Hagan and farmer Michael Dolan. Erik and Michael share lessons learned and compare "silvopasture by addition" and "silvopasture by subtraction". Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Building an Agroforestry Business with Austin Unruh
Austin Unruh, owner of Trees for Graziers and author of "The Grazier’s Guide to Trees", tells the story of how he started his agroforestry business in southeastern Pennsylvania and shares the advice he wished he had gotten as a beginning agroforestry entrepreneur in this recording from our 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering. You can learn more about Austin and his work at https://treesforgraziers.com/
Building an Agroforestry Business with Austin Unruh
Austin Unruh, owner of Trees for Graziers and author of "The Grazier’s Guide to Trees", tells the story of how he started his agroforestry business in southeastern Pennsylvania and shares the advice he wished he had gotten as a beginning agroforestry entrepreneur in this recording from our 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering. You can learn more about Austin and his work at https://treesforgraziers.com/
“It’s Better To Learn From Other People’s Mistakes” - with Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm
Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm in southeastern Iowa have been practicing agroforestry for decades. In July, podcast host Jacob Grace visited Red Fern Farm to ask Tom and Kathy what they see as the three biggest agroforestry mistakes people can make, learn what their most profitable tree crops are, and explore their established, profitable, and highy diverse agroforestry system. Show notes and more at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
“It’s Better To Learn From Other People’s Mistakes” - with Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm
Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm in southeastern Iowa have been practicing agroforestry for decades. In July, podcast host Jacob Grace visited Red Fern Farm to ask Tom and Kathy what they see as the three biggest agroforestry mistakes people can make, learn what their most profitable tree crops are, and explore their established, profitable, and highy diverse agroforestry system. Show notes and more at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Black Currants: From Farm to Flavor, a Once-Forbidden Fruit
This mini-episode features voices from our 2021 black currant tasting event: farmers Kevin Wolz and Erin Schneider and chefs Odessa Piper and Colton Schara. You can learn more about growing and marketing black currants at https://www.savannainstitute.org/blackcurrants/
Black Currants: From Farm to Flavor, a Once-Forbidden Fruit
This mini-episode features voices from our 2021 black currant tasting event: farmers Kevin Wolz and Erin Schneider and chefs Odessa Piper and Colton Schara. You can learn more about growing and marketing black currants at https://www.savannainstitute.org/blackcurrants/
Coppice Agroforestry with Mark Krawczyk
Exerpts from Mark Krawczyk's presentation at the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, drawing from Mark's new book, "Coppice Agroforestry". Mark provides an overview of techniques and tree crops for coppicing, or "the ancient practice of resprout silviculture" - cutting off trees to make them resprout and regrow in useful ways. More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/.
Coppice Agroforestry with Mark Krawczyk
Exerpts from Mark Krawczyk's presentation at the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, drawing from Mark's new book, "Coppice Agroforestry". Mark provides an overview of techniques and tree crops for coppicing, or "the ancient practice of resprout silviculture" - cutting off trees to make them resprout and regrow in useful ways. More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/.
"Fearless Farm Finances" with Paul Dietmann and The Cutting Edge Podcast
Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer for Compeer Financial’s Emerging Markets program, talks with host Jacob Grace and with Steffen Mirsky from the UW-Madison Division of Extension's Emerging Crops program and co-host of The Cutting Edge Podcast. Paul has worked for many years helping farmers and landowners find ways to finance new crops or emerging practices like agroforestry. Fearless Farm Finances, a book by Paul Dietmann and colleagues The Cutting Edge Podcast, hosted by UW-Madison Divi
"Fearless Farm Finances" with Paul Dietmann and The Cutting Edge Podcast
Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer for Compeer Financial’s Emerging Markets program, talks with host Jacob Grace and with Steffen Mirsky from the UW-Madison Division of Extension's Emerging Crops program and co-host of The Cutting Edge Podcast. Paul has worked for many years helping farmers and landowners find ways to finance new crops or emerging practices like agroforestry.
Fearless Farm Finances, a book by Paul Dietmann and colleagues
The Cutting Edge Podcast, hosted by UW-Madison Divi
Thick as Thieves with Samantha Bosco
Excerpts from Dr. Samantha Bosco's presentation at the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, entitled "Thick as Thieves: A social ecology of nucivery in a more-than-human world". Dr. Bosco's presentation covers a wide range of topics, from the influence of foraging animals' personalities on forest composition to the non-binary nature of agroforestry and its connections to social justice and queerness in nature. You can hear the full presentation at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennial-farm-gather
Thick as Thieves with Samantha Bosco
Excerpts from Dr. Samantha Bosco's presentation at the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, entitled "Thick as Thieves: A social ecology of nucivery in a more-than-human world". Dr. Bosco's presentation covers a wide range of topics, from the influence of foraging animals' personalities on forest composition to the non-binary nature of agroforestry and its connections to social justice and queerness in nature. You can hear the full presentation at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennial-farm-gather
The Institute’s Roots with Keefe Keeley & Kevin Wolz
To commemorate the Savanna Institute’s 10th anniversary this year, Kevin Wolz and Keefe Keeley recall the early days of the Savanna Institute, including Kevin’s role as a founding member of the first board of directors and Keefe’s role as the organization’s first employee (and first executive director). More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
The Institute’s Roots with Keefe Keeley & Kevin Wolz
To commemorate the Savanna Institute’s 10th anniversary this year, Kevin Wolz and Keefe Keeley recall the early days of the Savanna Institute, including Kevin’s role as a founding member of the first board of directors and Keefe’s role as the organization’s first employee (and first executive director). More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Virtual Fence, and “The Artist’s Way” for Agroforesters
Meghan Filbert discusses virtual fence technology in a recording from our most recent Perennial Farm Gathering, and staff member Bill Davison reads an essay he wrote about how the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron has influenced his thinking about farming and agroforestry.
Show notes at savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Virtual Fence, and “The Artist’s Way” for Agroforesters
Meghan Filbert discusses virtual fence technology in a recording from our most recent Perennial Farm Gathering, and staff member Bill Davison reads an essay he wrote about how the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron has influenced his thinking about farming and agroforestry. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Grazing on Solar Farms, Mobilizing Goats, and Finding Farm Dogs – with Aaron Steele
Aaron Steele is an Iowa farmer and entrepreneur, owner of Goats On The Go®, Sheep on the Go®, and host of the Farm Dog podcast. In this episode, Aaron describes why he started his business and his podcast, and discusses what he sees for the future of grazing on solar farms. Show notes and links at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf Farm Dog podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-dog/id1573646688
Grazing on Solar Farms, Mobilizing Goats, and Finding Farm Dogs – with Aaron Steele
Aaron Steele is an Iowa farmer and entrepreneur, owner of Goats On The Go®, Sheep on the Go®, and host of the Farm Dog podcast. In this episode, Aaron describes why he started his business and his podcast, and discusses what he sees for the future of grazing on solar farms.
Show notes and links at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf
Farm Dog podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/farm-dog/id1573646688
New Forest Farm Tour with Mark Shepard
An audio tour of agroforestry and perennial farming systems at New Forest Farm in southwestern Wisconsin with farmer Mark Shepard, author of "Restoration Agriculture".
New Forest Farm Tour with Mark Shepard
An audio tour of agroforestry and perennial farming systems at New Forest Farm in southwestern Wisconsin with farmer Mark Shepard, author of "Restoration Agriculture".
Shower Goats and Arctic Kiwis - with Xinyuan Shi
Savanna Institute Research Fellow Xinyuan Shi describes her time as an Agroforestry Apprentice and talks about her current research on silvopasture and multifunctional agroforestry buffers. We also share a teaser for the Agroforestry Podcast, hosted by the Center for Agroforestry. Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Shower Goats and Arctic Kiwis - with Xinyuan Shi
Savanna Institute Research Fellow Xinyuan Shi describes her time as an Agroforestry Apprentice and talks about her current research on silvopasture and multifunctional agroforestry buffers. We also share a teaser for the Agroforestry Podcast, hosted by the Center for Agroforestry.
Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“Perennial Dreams and Realities” - Keynote by Dr. Ricardo Salvador, 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering
A recording of Dr. Ricardo Salvador's keynote presentation to the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, "Perennial Dreams and Realities", which draws on Dr. Salvador's decades of experience working with scientists, farmers, and policymakers. Dr. Salvador has spent much of his career working in Iowa, and now serves as the director of the Food and Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“Perennial Dreams and Realities” - Keynote by Dr. Ricardo Salvador, 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering
A recording of Dr. Ricardo Salvador's keynote presentation to the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, "Perennial Dreams and Realities", which draws on Dr. Salvador's decades of experience working with scientists, farmers, and policymakers. Dr. Salvador has spent much of his career working in Iowa, and now serves as the director of the Food and Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
How NOT to Start a Farm - with Marie Raboin
Marie Raboin is a beginning farmer in southern Wisconsin who has already learned a lot from her first few years of raising livestock and tree crops. In this episode, host Jacob Grace visits Marie to see how many of his farm dreams can withstand her scrutiny.
How NOT to Start a Farm - with Marie Raboin
Marie Raboin is a beginning farmer in southern Wisconsin who has already learned a lot from her first few years of raising livestock and tree crops. In this episode, host Jacob Grace visits Marie to see how many of his farm dreams can withstand her scrutiny.
The Climate Conversation with Keefe Keeley, Tucker Gretebeck, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute
This episode is a collaboration with The Climate Conversation podcast, which is produced by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). Hosts Dan Bresette and Emma Johnson interviewed Keefe Keeley, Savanna Institute's executive director, and Tucker Gretebeck, an organic dairy farmer, about how they got into agroforestry and what they're hoping to see in this year's Farm Bill. You can learn more and listen to the full episode at EESI's website, www.eesi.org.
The Climate Conversation with Keefe Keeley, Tucker Gretebeck, and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute
This episode is a collaboration with The Climate Conversation podcast, which is produced by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). Hosts Dan Bresette and Emma Johnson interviewed Keefe Keeley, Savanna Institute's executive director, and Tucker Gretebeck, an organic dairy farmer, about how they got into agroforestry and what they're hoping to see in this year's Farm Bill. You can learn more and listen to the full episode at EESI's website, www.eesi.org.
Partnering for Agroforestry, Part II: Nettle Valley Farm, Southern Ohio Chestnut Company, and Delight Flower Farm
Agroforestry can be tough to do on your own. This episode features interviews from our "Partnering for Agroforestry" series about successful partnerships that have made agroforestry possible. As farmer Dayna Burtness says, “We don’t all have to do it alone. That’s the way of the past!” You can see the full video series at https://www.savannainstitute.org/partnering/
Partnering for Agroforestry, Part II: Nettle Valley Farm, Southern Ohio Chestnut Company, and Delight Flower Farm
Agroforestry can be tough to do on your own. This episode features interviews from our "Partnering for Agroforestry" series about successful partnerships that have made agroforestry possible. As farmer Dayna Burtness says, “We don’t all have to do it alone. That’s the way of the past!” You can see the full video series at https://www.savannainstitute.org/partnering/
"Is This Really A Dairy Farm?" - Ask-a-Farmer with Greg Galbraith
Greg Galbraith, a retired Wisconsin organic dairy farmer turned podcaster, answers questions from listeners and tells some stories about his time as a farmer. Show notes available at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
"Is This Really A Dairy Farm?" - Ask-a-Farmer with Greg Galbraith
Greg Galbraith, a retired Wisconsin organic dairy farmer turned podcaster, answers questions from listeners and tells some stories about his time as a farmer. Show notes available at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Cooking with Perennial Ingredients - Beth Dooley, Linda Hezel, Rick Mullins, & Taylor Neff
As we enter the holiday season, many of us begin thinking about food and cooking - and what to do with perennial crops as they go from farm to kitchen. In this recorded webinar from January 2022, we hear a conversation between cookbook author Beth Dooley, farmer Linda Hezel, chef Rick Mullins, and agroforestry apprentice Taylor Neff. We hope this episode will inspire you to “go get some really good food and cook!”
Cooking with Perennial Ingredients - Beth Dooley, Linda Hezel, Rick Mullins, & Taylor Neff
As we enter the holiday season, many of us begin thinking about food and cooking - and what to do with perennial crops as they go from farm to kitchen. In this recorded webinar from January 2022, we hear a conversation between cookbook author Beth Dooley, farmer Linda Hezel, chef Rick Mullins, and agroforestry apprentice Taylor Neff. We hope this episode will inspire you to “go get some really good food and cook!”
“We Have Mongoose Pressure” - Silvopasture Farmer-to-Farmer Conversations
For a 2018 grant project focused on silvopasture, some of Savanna Institute's partnering farmers recorded themselves talking with experienced silvopasture practitioners about how they got started. For this episode, we dusted off recordings of conversations between Darren Bender-Beauregard of Brambleberry farm with Liz Brownlee of Nightfall Farm, and Nate Olive of Ridge to Reef Farm in the US Virgin Islands with Jacob Marty of Green Fire Farm.
“Why Do Farmers Wear Overalls?” - Farmers answer commonly Googled questions about farming
In this episode, Marie Raboin of Brix Cider, Jacob Marty of Green Fire Farm, and Thelma Heidel-Baker of Bossie Cow Farm answer some of Google's top questions about farmers and farming. You'll never think about overalls the same way again!
Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
“Why Do Farmers Wear Overalls?” - Farmers answer commonly Googled questions about farming
In this episode, Marie Raboin of Brix Cider, Jacob Marty of Green Fire Farm, and Thelma Heidel-Baker of Bossie Cow Farm answer some of Google's top questions about farmers and farming. You'll never think about overalls the same way again! Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/
Agriculture as a Climate Solution: Just Add Trees
Keefe Keeley and Barbara Decré discuss agroforestry as a natural climate solution in a recorded webinar for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.
Learn more about Climate Fast Forward, Oct. 17th, 2022: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/climate-fast-forward-2022
Agriculture as a Climate Solution: Just Add Trees
Keefe Keeley and Barbara Decré discuss agroforestry as a natural climate solution in a recorded webinar for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. Learn more about Climate Fast Forward, Oct. 17th, 2022: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/climate-fast-forward-2022
“You'll Be Stuck Raising Vegetables!” - with Bill Davison
Savanna Institute staff member Bill Davison answers questions from listeners and shares some of his favorite podcasts, books, and perspectives for succeeding with agroforestry.
“You'll Be Stuck Raising Vegetables!” - with Bill Davison
Savanna Institute staff member Bill Davison answers questions from listeners and shares some of his favorite podcasts, books, and perspectives for succeeding with agroforestry.
Partnering for Agroforestry, Part I: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park
This episode features voices from our Partnering for Agroforestry series: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park. Learn more about these partnerships on our YouTube channel and at https://www.savannainstitute.org/partnering/
Partnering for Agroforestry, Part I: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park
This episode features voices from our Partnering for Agroforestry series: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park. Learn more about these partnerships on our YouTube channel and at https://www.savannainstitute.org/partnering/
"The Indiana Jones of Agroforestry" with Eliza Greenman
Eliza Greenman is a farmer, "fruit explorer", and Savanna Institute staff member based in Virginia. In this episode, she answers questions from listeners, plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers, and talks about her latest agroforestry work.
"The Indiana Jones of Agroforestry" with Eliza Greenman
Eliza Greenman is a farmer, "fruit explorer", and Savanna Institute staff member based in Virginia. In this episode, she answers questions from listeners, plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers, and talks about her latest agroforestry work.
"Why Are We Still Using Old AF Technology?" - with Eric Wolske
Eric Wolske is an experienced agroforestry researcher with a fondness for "booze crops" and an interest in modernizing agroforestry equipment and machinery. In this episode, Eric answers questions submitted by listeners and talks about his new role with Canopy Farm Management in Illinois.
"Why Are We Still Using Old AF Technology?" - with Eric Wolske
Eric Wolske is an experienced agroforestry researcher with a fondness for "booze crops" and an interest in modernizing agroforestry equipment and machinery. In this episode, Eric answers questions submitted by listeners and talks about his new role with Canopy Farm Management in Illinois.
Welcome to Perennial AF!
The Savanna Institute's newly rebranded 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 the Midwest's top agroforesters and perennial farmers!
More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialAF
Welcome to Perennial AF!
The Savanna Institute's newly rebranded 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 the Midwest's top agroforesters and perennial farmers! More at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialAF
Profitable Berry Crops for the Upper Midwest - Blue Fruit Farm webinar with Jim Riddle
Jim Riddle has been an organic farmer, gardener, inspector, educator, policy analyst, author, and speaker for more than 35 years. Jim co-owns and operates Blue Fruit Farm near Winona, Minnesota, where he and his wife Joyce Ford grow blueberries, black currants, elderberries, aronia berries, honeyberries and more. Jim has a wealth of knowledge about organic berry production, and in this podcast episode, he shares his advice for growing and direct marketing fresh berries as well as processed fruit
Profitable Berry Crops for the Upper Midwest - Blue Fruit Farm webinar with Jim Riddle
Jim Riddle has been an organic farmer, gardener, inspector, educator, policy analyst, author, and speaker for more than 35 years. Jim co-owns and operates Blue Fruit Farm near Winona, Minnesota, where he and his wife Joyce Ford grow blueberries, black currants, elderberries, aronia berries, honeyberries and more. Jim has a wealth of knowledge about organic berry production, and in this podcast episode, he shares his advice for growing and direct marketing fresh berries as well as processed fruit
"How Grouchy Would They Be?" - Ask an Agroforester with Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson, our Wisconsin agroforestry technical service provider, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.
"How Grouchy Would They Be?" - Ask an Agroforester with Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson, our Wisconsin agroforestry technical service provider, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.
"I've Learned Fifty Ways to Kill a Tree" - Ask an Agroforester with Kaitie Adams
Savanna Institute's Illinois Community Agroforester, Kaitie Adams, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.
"I've Learned Fifty Ways to Kill a Tree" - Ask an Agroforester with Kaitie Adams
Savanna Institute's Illinois Community Agroforester, Kaitie Adams, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.
Introduction to Grafting with Lupe Rios
Are you going to be grafting or pruning any trees this coming month? Lupe Rios, Vice President of Production at Forrest Keeling Nursery in Missouri, is a grafting master. Lupe sat down with us at the 2019 Perennial Farm Gathering to give us an introduction to grafting.
The Many Names of Agroforestry - Kathy Dice
When you grow trees on a farm as a crop, what do you call it? Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm has been doing that for decades. In this nutshell episode of the Savanna Institute Audio Archive, Kathy talks about what she calls her farming system - and how far she has to plan ahead.
How Do You Choose Which Tree Crops to Plant? - with Kathy Dice
Have you ever wondered how agroforestry farmers choose which crops to grow? In this nutshell episode of the Savanna Institute Audio Archive, Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm talks about her strategy for choosing tree crops to plant.
“You Should Have Elderberries in Your Life!” - Terry Durham and Chris Patton
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about elderberries in this episode! Featuring elderberry experts Terry Durham of River Hills Harvest and Chris Patton of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, this recorded conversation takes you through the benefits of elderberries and how to grow, harvest, process, and market them in the Midwest. Click here to learn more about Terry's work with River Hills Harvest and Chris's work with the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative. This episode is supported by Gras
“You Should Have Elderberries in Your Life!” - Terry Durham and Chris Patton
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about elderberries in this episode! Featuring elderberry experts Terry Durham of River Hills Harvest and Chris Patton of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, this recorded conversation takes you through the benefits of elderberries and how to grow, harvest, process, and market them in the Midwest. Click here to learn more about Terry's work with River Hills Harvest and Chris's work with the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative. This episode is supported by Gras
Ask-an-Agroforester: Is "Agroforestry" a Confusing Term?
In this episode, we're trying a new format: three agroforestry experts on our staff provide answers to questions we've received about agroforestry. Featuring Kaitie Adams, Sven Pihl, and Matt Wilson, the episode delves into funding a food forest, removing brush without herbicides, and whether "agroforestry" is a confusing term.
Greg Judy: "We Converted a Vegetarian..."
Greg Judy is a Missouri farmer, author, and role model for many aspiring agroforesters and livestock farmers. This episode features Greg's keynote presentation at our 2018 Perennial Farm Gathering, which includes a whirlwind tour of his farm operation, the story of how he became interested in agroforestry, and a glimpse into the mindset that led Greg to question many of the assumptions he once made about farming. You can learn more about Greg Judy and his work at http://greenpasturesfarm.net/
Greg Judy: "We Converted a Vegetarian..."
Greg Judy is a Missouri farmer, author, and role model for many aspiring agroforesters and livestock farmers. This episode features Greg's keynote presentation at our 2018 Perennial Farm Gathering, which includes a whirlwind tour of his farm operation, the story of how he became interested in agroforestry, and a glimpse into the mindset that led Greg to question many of the assumptions he once made about farming. You can learn more about Greg Judy and his work at http://greenpasturesfarm.net/
Eliza Greenman: "I Want to Haunt an Orchard Someday"
Eliza Greenman is an orchardist and fruit explorer who is enthusiastic about incorporating livestock into orchards. This episode features a recording of her presentation at the Savanna Institute's 2019 Perennial Farm Gathering, in which she describes how she became obsessed with managing orchards and finding rare tree varieties, her plans to haunt an orchard someday, and what it's like to own the oldest pig in the world. You can learn more about Eliza's work at hogtree.com.
Eliza Greenman: "I Want to Haunt an Orchard Someday"
Eliza Greenman is an orchardist and fruit explorer who is enthusiastic about incorporating livestock into orchards. This episode features a recording of her presentation at the Savanna Institute's 2019 Perennial Farm Gathering, in which she describes how she became obsessed with managing orchards and finding rare tree varieties, her plans to haunt an orchard someday, and what it's like to own the oldest pig in the world. You can learn more about Eliza's work at hogtree.com.