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Agroforestry
Partnership

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    • For Farmers
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The 5 Agroforestry Systems

Wind Breaks

Riparian Buffers

Alley Cropping

 Single or multiple rows of trees or shrubs established for a variety of environmental purposes and benefits. 

Alley Cropping

Riparian Buffers

Alley Cropping

Trees or shrubs planted in sets of single or multiple rows with crops and forages produced in the alleys between the trees.

Riparian Buffers

Riparian Buffers

Riparian Buffers

An area of trees, shrubs, & herbaceous vegetation established & managed adjacent to streams, lakes, ponds, & wetlands.

Forest Farming

Forest Farming

Riparian Buffers

The cultivation of specialty crops, trees and shrubs under an existing forest canopy. 

Silvopasture

Forest Farming

Silvopasture

Trees, pasture and livestock integrated and managed as a singular production system.

Agroforestry Publications, News & research

Michigan Agroforestry Partnership Newsletter

Delivered monthly & chock full of Agroforestry news, events and resources

Our Partnership in Action

Beginning in 2022, The Michigan Agroforestry Partnership collaborated with the Savanna Institute to install new silvopasture systems to improve water quality in the Great Lakes. Located at the Kropscott Farm Environmental Center in Newaygo County, this educational site connects students and farmers to Agroforestry systems that raise livestock, grows trees and protects water. Click play to watch!

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