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Agroforestry Field Day at Land Alliance
August 22 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tour a working agroforestry farm and taste some samples!
Agroforestry is the marriage between agriculture and forestry and features various perennial crops providing food, fiber, and environmental function. Want to learn more? Join Trees Forever, the Iowa Nut Growers Association, and Land Alliance.
This tour of a working agroforestry farm, growing elderberries, hazelnuts, chestnuts and more will inspire and educate attendees on how to get started and options for growers looking to diversify.
Topics Discussed:
· Elderberry, hazelnut, and chestnut production
· Iowa Hazelnut Project
· Value added opportunities with various perennial crops
· Harvesting, marketing, and processing
We will have lots of agroforestry samples of products available to taste, elderberry vinegar, nuts, nut oil, and more. Don’t miss this chance to see a working agroforestry farm and learn from those that are doing it!