Perennial AF

Latest Episodes:

“You Can’t Believe It Grows Here” - Project Pawpaw with Adam D’Angelo Apr 15, 2024

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Adam D’Angelo, founder of Project Pawpaw, answers commonly asked questions about this elusive and beloved North American fruit.

Project Pawpaw: https://www.projectpawpaw.com

Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/

A Thorny Topic: Black Locust and Honey Locust for Agroforestry Apr 01, 2024

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A lot of people hate black locust and honey locust trees, but some people think they hold great potential for agroforestry. Greg Judy, Austin Unruh, Steve Gabriel, Brett Chedzoy, Eliza Greenman, and others share their perspective in this episode.

Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/

“Spreadsheets on the Radio” - Farm Viability and the Fruit & Nut Compass with John Hendrickson Mar 15, 2024

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Spreadsheet wizard John Hendrickson helps host Jacob Grace get started with the Fruit and Nut Compass, a free spreadsheet tool for producers to track the financial viability of their enterprises. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF Free compass tools at https://cias.wisc.edu/our-work/farming-systems/farm-viability/

Getting Started with Forest Farming - Ingrid Daudert, Karam Sheban, and Robin Suggs Mar 01, 2024

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This episode features portions of the PFG 2023 panel discussion "Everything You Wanted to Know About Forest Farming (But Didn't Know to Ask)", featuring Ingrid Daudert from Misty Dawn Farm in Wisconsin, Karam Sheban from the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition, and Robin Suggs from Appalachian Sustainable Development. Show notes and links at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf

Agroforestry for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - with Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea Feb 15, 2024

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Savanna Institute research scientists Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea dig into the details of agroforestry for climate change mitigation (through reduced inputs and carbon sequestration) and climate adaptation (through better mapping and management, among other things). Show notes and links at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF

“Joy Is What Emerges From Connection” - Q&A with Author Ross Gay Feb 01, 2024

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Author and poet Ross Gay speaks with silvopasture farmer Liz Brownlee in a recorded keynote session from the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF/

“Grass Holds the World Together” - A Beginning Farmer Interviews Greg Judy Jan 15, 2024

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This episode features a recorded phone interview between Missouri silvopasture farmer and author Greg Judy and Iowa State University student Jesse Matt, recorded in 2018 as part of a Savanna Institute outreach project. Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf

Q&A With "Braiding Sweetgrass" Author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer - PFG 2023 Dec 15, 2023

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Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, ecologist and author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "Gathering Moss", answers questions from the audience of our 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Moderated by author and Leopold scholar Curt Meine.

"You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production" - with Tony Johnson Dec 01, 2023

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Wisconsin Extension forestry specialist Tony Johnson discusses how maple syrup production can open doors for other agroforestry enterprises, and how Wisconsin woodland owners can get started. Plus, Scott Brainard and Eliza Greenman describe the benefits of persimmons as an agroforestry crop.

Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf

Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden Nov 15, 2023

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Goats, sheep, cattle, hogs, horses, and fowl all have different diets, behavior, and impacts on the land. Choosing the right type of livestock for you and your farm is key to success. Wisconsin farmer and researcher Cherrie Nolden discusses the strenghts, weaknesses, and needs of different types of livestock in this recording from the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering.

Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf