Agroforestry Fundamentals

Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 9:00-4:30 pm
Location: Virginia State University's Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg, VA
Speaker Bios

Virginia State University’s Small Farm Outreach Program, Our Center for Systems and Community Transformation, Appalachian Sustainable Development and partners are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals on Agroforestry Fundamentals.

Agroforestry is a land use management system in which trees and/or shrubs are grown with crops and/or livestock. This intentional combination of agriculture and forestry has a variety of environmental and economic benefits. Join us and learn about the principles, practices, design tools, and historical context of agroforestry in Virginia. Hear from farmers and natural resource professionals about their experience establishing and managing agroforestry systems in Virginia. Get to participate in hands-on activities in a forest farm mushroom demonstration plot. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with these practices.

This event will occur rain or shine! An afternoon session will be held outside, please dress appropriately. Lunch is provided. 

This event has been approved for the following: 4 NRCS Planner Certification Contact Hours; 4 DCR Certified Conservation Planner Contact Hours; 6 SAF Continuing Forestry Education Credits.

If you need an assistive device, service, or other accommodations, please contact Nadine Jackson (njackson@vsu.edu) at least 5 days prior to the event.

Register to Join

Seats are limited, so register soon! Please click the maroon button above to register. If tickets are sold out, please fill out this form to be added to our waiting list. 

Partners

This workshop is made possible through partnerships and funding by:

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.