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Agroforestry & Water
Silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, keyline design and water harvesting: putting trees and water to work on the farm. Start with Agroforestry: A Practical Guide to Silvopasture and More.
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Windbreaks: Farm Shelterbelt Design, Species and Benefits
Windbreaks protect crops, livestock and soil while capturing snow. Learn design, species by region and cost-share options. See how to plan yours.
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Keyline Design: Shaping Land to Hold Water
Keyline design uses land shape, keypoints and subsoiling to spread water across a farm. Learn the origins, costs and cautions before you plow a…
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How to Plant a Food Forest: Layers, Plants and Design
Learn how to plant a food forest: the seven layers, guilds, site assessment, plants by zone, timeline and honest yields. Start your design today.
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Silvopasture: How to Combine Trees, Forage and Livestock
Silvopasture combines trees, forage and livestock. Learn both pathways, species by region, spacing, tree protection, costs and NRCS 381 before you plant.
Field notes for people who grow
One practical email a week: a soil, grazing or market-garden technique you can use, plus new guides and the latest on grants and programs.