Innovative Farmers
Farmers are leading the way, demonstrating what is possible when perennial tree and shrub crops are integrated in a whole farm system. These farmers, among many others, have been active with the Center for Agroforestry as partners in education, outreach, and/or research.
- Terry Durham: River Hills Harvest
Elderberries, elderberry juice and other value-added products, education and equipment - Greg Judy: Green Pastures Farm
Silvopasture with cattle, native forbs and grasses, 100% grass-fed beef with management-intensive grazing - Leo Sharashkin: Horizontal Hive
Forest beekeeping in the Ozarks, horizontal hive materials and honey - Nicola MacPherson: Ozark Forest Mushrooms
Forest-grown mushrooms and value-added forest-grown products - Nicki Morgan and Katie Hochstedler: HartBeet Farm
Diversified farm with perennial crops, wildlife conservation, and maple syrup production - Bill and Sue Ellen Stouffer: Cedar Hill Farms
Alley cropping chestnuts, elderberries, and annual in-row vegetables and grains - Robert Marsh: silvopasture with sheep and cows, thornless locust trees
Utilizing NRCS EQIP for agroforestry implementation