Perennial AF

Latest Episodes:

"How Grouchy Would They Be?" - Ask an Agroforester with Matt Wilson Mar 15, 2022

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Matt Wilson, our Wisconsin agroforestry technical service provider, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.

"I've Learned Fifty Ways to Kill a Tree" - Ask an Agroforester with Kaitie Adams Feb 18, 2022

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Savanna Institute's Illinois Community Agroforester, Kaitie Adams, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers.

“You Should Have Elderberries in Your Life!” - Terry Durham and Chris Patton Nov 15, 2021

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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about elderberries in this episode! Featuring elderberry experts Terry Durham of River Hills Harvest and Chris Patton of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, this recorded conversation takes you through the benefits of elderberries and how to grow, harvest, process, and market them in the Midwest. Click here to learn more about Terry's work with River Hills Harvest and Chris's work with the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative.

This episode is supported by Grassland 2.0.

Greg Judy: "We Converted a Vegetarian..." Aug 31, 2021

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Greg Judy is a Missouri farmer, author, and role model for many aspiring agroforesters and livestock farmers. This episode features Greg's keynote presentation at our 2018 Perennial Farm Gathering, which includes a whirlwind tour of his farm operation, the story of how he became interested in agroforestry, and a glimpse into the mindset that led Greg to question many of the assumptions he once made about farming.

You can learn more about Greg Judy and his work at http://greenpasturesfarm.net/

Eliza Greenman: "I Want to Haunt an Orchard Someday" Jul 31, 2021

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Eliza Greenman is an orchardist and fruit explorer who is enthusiastic about incorporating livestock into orchards. This episode features a recording of her presentation at the Savanna Institute's 2019 Perennial Farm Gathering, in which she describes how she became obsessed with managing orchards and finding rare tree varieties, her plans to haunt an orchard someday, and what it's like to own the oldest pig in the world.

You can learn more about Eliza's work at hogtree.com.