Newsletter: Chestnuts, A Bountiful Legacy Crop

October 2024

Chestnuts, A Bountiful Legacy Crop
Hurricane Helene Resources
Perennial AF
Canopy Farm Management
Upcoming Events
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Chestnuts, A Bountiful Legacy Crop

It’s chestnut harvest season and Savanna Institute’s latest video takes you on a tour of Route 9 Cooperative in Carrollton, OH. The chestnut aggregator and processing cooperative consists of five member orchards located in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Ohio. Hear from chestnut farmers Greg and Amy Miller about growing the regenerative economy with tree crops.

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Hurricane Helene Resources

Rescue and assistance efforts are underway in the wake of Hurricane Helene as independent individuals and organizations ranging from pilots and food truck operators team up to provide relief. The Agroforestry Coalition and Appalachian Sustainable Development have developed a list of resources to help you support the recovery.

An agroforestry podcast and blog by the Savanna Institute

Rethinking Food Systems at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering

To gather in person for the first time in five years at the Perennial Farm Gathering was a special experience for our PFG2024 attendees. In total, 400 of us joined together at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin (and live online) in October to share stories from our work in perennial agriculture.

The Savanna Institute recognizes Forever Green Initiative’s Dr. Don Wyse posthumously with 2024 Deep Roots Award

Veggie Emporium co-founders Jacque and Dan Enge receive New Shoots Award at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering

Are chestnuts right for your farm?

Low pest pressures, dependable high yields, strong markets, and ease of maintenance make chestnuts an attractive tree crop. But will they thrive on your land? Canopy Compass is a web-based tool that allows you to map your farm to see if chestnuts (and other tree crops) are suitable for your soil and climate.

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Evenings Afield: Preserving and Enjoying Dark Skies

October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spring Green, WI

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Agroforestry Skills: Fall Native Plant Identification Workshop

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monticello, IL

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Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival

October 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

New Franklin, MO

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Canopy Farm Management is Hiring!

Farm & Restoration Technician

The Technician will work as part of a team to establish and maintain perennial agroecological systems. This is a manual, outdoor field work position that will involve driving company trucks and trailers, operating tractors and a wide range of implements and other specialty equipment and tools, data collection, and troubleshooting equipment.

Garden Talk: Sharing your fall harvest: What is Agroforestry?

Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller on Garden Talk speaks with Savanna Institute’s Jacob Grace and Adam D’Angelo about the work being done at the Savanna Institute to integrate trees and shrubs with crops and livestock on farms.

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