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February 2026


New Sessions Confirmed!




March 12th 8am-5:30pm

Youth Programming: The Soil that Connects Us

Open to youth ages 10-15. Explore sustainable agriculture concepts, play cooperative games, create art inspired by food and farming, and form an action plan on how to speak up in your community. Led by Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Kamp Kenwood staff. Limit 10 spots. First come, first serve. Youth Ticket Price (ages 10-15): $25


March 12th 1pm-2pm

Growing Your Maple Sugar Operation with Federal Support

Join the Intertribal Agriculture Council to learn about federal funding opportunities to start or expand your maple sugar operation. 


March 12th 1pm-3pm

Intro to Willow Basketry

In this session, traditional basketmaker Anni Zylstra invites participants to blur the line between art and ecology and get a hands-on introduction to the timeless craft of willow basketry.


March 13th 10:30am-12pm

Pathways to Reciprocity in Farmer-involved Research & Outreach

This convivial workshop invites farmers/ranchers, farmer advocates, outreach professionals, and researchers of all experience levels to expand awareness of collaborative research processes, increase opportunities for farmer involvement, and improve equity and reciprocity in collaborative processes.


March 13th 2pm-3pm

Research Talks: Ecology of Forest Farming, State Property Tax Programs for Agroforestry, & What's Happening in Michigan? 

In this round of lightning research talks, you’ll learn about the Forest Habitat Type Classification for forest farming, preferential property tax programs that may be available in your state, and the latest outreach work in the field by Michigan agroforesters.



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NEW RESOURCE

Multifunctional Buffers Guide: Design Guidelines for Buffers, Corridors, and Greenways

By Gary Bentrup & Xinyuan Shi


Updated design guidelines for vegetative buffers that can help land managers enhance production and environmental benefits on their lands, build climate resilience, and enhance rural prosperity and food security.


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An agroforestry podcast and blog by the Savanna Institute

LizCarlisle

At the World Congress on Agroforestry in Kigali, Rwanda with Lily Hislop and Jenn Ripp

Last fall, two of our staff members – Lily Hislop and Jenn Ripp – got to attend the 6th World Congress on Agroforestry in Kigali, Rwanda. In this episode, we listen back to some of the recordings from their trip


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Awards

Wes Jackson and Selena Warsaw-Lane to Receive Deep Roots and New Shoots Awards

Wes Jackson, co-founder of The Land Institute, will be honored at the Savanna Institute’s upcoming Perennial Farm Gathering with the Deep Roots Award. This award recognizes an individual for a lifetime of achievement advancing the science, practice, and adoption of perennial agriculture. Selena Warsaw-Lane, owner of Future Fruit Farm and The Frozen Local in Spring Green, WI, will receive this year’s New Shoots Award, which recognizes an emerging leader in perennial food and agriculture. Award recipients are nominated by Savanna Institute partners and community members.


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Marbleseed’s Annual Organic Farming Conference

February 26 - February 28

La Crosse, WI

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Elderberries and Currants

Emerging Berry Winter Webinar Series

UW-Madison

March 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

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WI Agroforestry Farm Network March Meet Up

March 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Online

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Perennial Farm Gathering 2026

March 11 - 13, 2026

Dubuque, IA

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2026 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference

March 14

Grand River Center 

Dubuque, IA

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Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods

March 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lake City Books, Madison, WI

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UW-Madison Emerging Berry Winter Webinar Series: Farmer Panel

UW-Madison

April 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online

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Agroforestry Training Academy

University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry

April 13 - May 17

Online

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SAVANNA INSTITUTE IS HIRING!


Summer Research Assistant

Help with research and field work in agroforestry systems.  Most work will occur in and around Spring Green, WI.


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AGROFORESTRY COALITION IS HIRING!


Membership Coordinator

Organizational Development Consultant


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CANOPY IS HIRING!


Field Supervisor

Irrigation Technician

Shop & Equipment Manager

Farm Technicians


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