In anticipation of our trio of silvopasture field days and workshops next week, we wanted to re-release Episode 10: "Implementing Silvopasture" as a refresher or introduction to the topic.
If you'd like to learn more, you can also listen to our other episodes that cover this management approach with ecological and indigenous origins:
Find more resources and information about the upcoming field days and workshops on our website.
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Episode 10: Implementing Silvopasture
Jared Luhman and Tyler Carlson return to further discuss Silvopasture: “the intentional integration of trees, forage, and livestock into one intensively managed system.” Formerly a trope to “keep livestock out of the woods,” now farmers have the tools to properly manage their impact.
By intensively managing trees to optimize the growing environment for the forage below, as well as the timing and location of livestock grazing, farmers can reap numerous benefits. Silvopasture practices can boost soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat and diversity, and carbon sequestration. Silvopasture can also raise timber value, animal performance, and overall economic returns, making this system an attractive option for some farmers.
Tyler describes his own operation, from his intensive study of agroforestry as a student at the University of Minnesota, to his 200 acres in Todd County today. He and his wife raise grass-fed beef, pastured lamb, and perennial fruits on their farm. Tyler shares his experience in working with both existing woodlands and establishing silvopasture on cleared land for those looking to get started.
Resources:
SFA Silvopasture & Agroforestry Homepage - Learn more and register for upcoming workshops here.
Silvopasture Handbook
Silvopasture Webinar Series
University of Minnesota Silvopasture Learning Network
NRCS EQIP
Jared Luhman, SFA Soil Health Lead
Tyler Carlson, SFA Silvopasture & Agroforestry Project Lead
The viewpoints of the speakers expressed within or outside of this episode do not necessarily reflect the goals and mission of SFA.
Dirt Rich is produced by the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota.
This episode is supported and funded by a grant from the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). It is part of the “Oak Savanna Restoration through Silvopasture Project” in cooperation with University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension, Center for Integrated Natural Resources and Agricultural Management (CINRAM) at the University of Minnesota, and Great River Greening.
55: Soil Lab Tests for Regenerative Ag
Revisited: Designing Cover Crops for Late Season Grazing
54: REKO Rings
53: Endorsed for Water Quality
52: We’re on YouTube (and in the field)
Revisited: Restoring Oak Savanna
51: Framing Succession Planning
50: Transferring a Land Ethic Legacy Farm
49: Family Farm Succession Planning
48: Grazing Cattle to Restore Oak Savanna in the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Revisited: Managing Spring Grazing
47: Four DIY Soil Health Tests
46: Managing Land with Solar Grazing
45: Local Meats and Processing in Southeast Minnesota
44: Scaling Up Soy- and Corn-Free Pastured Chickens
43: Heirloom Apples & Craft Cider
42: Conventional to Kernza®: A Soil Health Journey
Revisited: Pastured Turkeys
41: Studying Soil Health
40: Field Notes
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