Agroforestry Resources
The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines Agroforestry as "the intentional combination of agriculture and forestry to create productive and sustainable land use practices. These practices take advantage of the interactive benefits from growing trees and shrubs together with crops and/or livestock. Agroforestry has its roots in tropical food production systems. In regions with more temperate climates, agroforestry is separated into five distinct but related practices. The five practices are windbreaks, riparian forest buffers, alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farming."
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In addition to creating more opportunities and integrating these sustainable practices into existing agriculture and food systems, agroforestry also creates many short term and long term positive impacts such as: local and large scale social and economic benefits through jobs, better community focused food systems, climate resilience, improved soil and water management and more.
Please explore the links and resources below for a broad overview of agroforestry practices. For region specific resources, get in touch with your local agroforestry contact using the regional resources map.​
Agroforestry Resources by Practice
Natural or
re-established streamside forests made up of tree,
shrub, and grass plantings.
Linear plantings
of trees and shrubs
to enhance, protect, and benefit people, livestock,
and soil and water conservation.
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Combines trees
with livestock production for shelter, shade and forage for improved production and other benefits.
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New twists to familiar agroforestry practices like Urban Food Forests and Community Projects.
