Download Handbook for Agroforestry Planning & Design

The development of a plan for integrating agroforestry practices to the farm system is as important as the actual establishment process. Planning, especially the development of a timeline, will help maximize your chances for success. Use this Handbook to assist in understanding how your practices and their placement on the landscape can accomplish specific on-farm goals, as well as to provide helpful tips in identifying market opportunities for products grown in integrated agroforestry systems. The Handbook includes assessment activities on objectives and priorities, personal resources, labor and management, biophysical site characteristics, and more.