Urban and Community Food Forests and Forest Gardens
This Agroforestry Note provides science-based guidelines for public-facing urban and community food forests or edible forest gardens that integrate trees, shrubs, and perennial plants with community-driven design. It is intended to assist natural resource professionals who are working with farmers and communities to develop food forests that are both ecologically productive and socially engaging.
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Multifunctional Buffers: Design Guidelines for Buffers, Corridors, and Greenways
This publication—a revision of a 2008 General Technical Report—updates 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. It includes over 80 illustrated design guidelines that were developed from a review of more than 1,900 research publications.
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Plant Procurement for Agroforestry
The success of agroforestry practices depends in part on the quality, productivity, and availability of plants. This Agroforestry Note provides information on different types of agroforestry plant materials, nursery practices, and horticultural terminology. It is intended to assist natural resource professionals and agricultural advisors who work with farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and nurseries.
#Agroforestry, #NationalAgroforestryCenter, #Nurseries, #Planting
Establishing and Managing an Agroforestry Demonstration Site
Demonstration sites showcase examples of agroforestry in practice and serve as educational resources for many audiences. Activities offered by demonstration sites enhance public awareness of agroforestry, as well as foster opportunities for research and promote the adoption of agroforestry practices. This Agroforestry Note provides information relevant to natural resource professionals and technical assistance providers working to establish, manage, or support an agroforestry demonstration site.
#Agroforestry, #NationalAgroforestryCenter, #Agriculture
Direct Marketing for Agroforestry Producers
Direct marketing is a process through which producers sell products and experiences directly to consumers, e.g., through farm stands, farmers markets, “pick-your-own" and agritourism experiences, on-farm stands/stores, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and internet sales. This Agroforestry Note is intended to assist natural resource professionals in their work with agroforestry producers interested in developing marketing plans.
#Agriculture, #Agroforestry, #NationalAgroforestryCenter, #Community
Urban food forests
