Making an ARKx Profile
Please read the following information before creating your ARKx Profile.
Why create an ARKx profile?
The Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network is creating a national network that connects agroforestry stakeholders to each other via peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, as well as to public agroforestry resources like demonstrations farms, university programs, grants and funding, agroforestry service providers and more.
More than just a directory, agroforestry profiles on this website can be searched by type, agroforestry practice, region and state and more specific keywords as well on the Agroforestry Profiles page. In addition to the profiles, we also have the optional Agroforestry Map which features public resources across the United States, and an Agroforestry Community Calendar (more information below).
What is an ARKx Profile?
There are two kinds of profiles: the first is a peer-to-peer profile which shares knowledge, experience and goals. There are several optional and open ended questions in the profile form about practices, purpose, production and similar. Farmers and agroforestry practitioners may also choose whether or not to publicly share their contact information and location, or be contacted by website users.
The second kind of profile is for public resources like demonstration sites, groups and organizations, educators and service providers. These profiles are also connected to the Agroforestry Map when exact addresses are provided in the profile. These profiles are important to help connect visitors with these public resources and service providers in their area and connect with the searchable database.
Optional - ARKx Agroforestry Map
As of March 2025, we have created a multi-layered ARKx Agroforestry Map that includes public agroforestry resources like partner organizations and universities, demonstration sites, grant and funding opportunities, planting stock nurseries, technical service providers and more. You may opt into map participation by providing an exact address. Otherwise, less specific location information will be used for a profile only.
Optional - ARKx Community Calendar: In person and Online Events
If you organize or host public agroforestry trainings, farm tours, or other events, you are welcome to add them our ARKx Calendar. To do this, visit the calendar on the home page and click the + symbol to add your event directly. The event calendar is organized by location first, so please follow the format of "(State abbreviation/online/hybrid) Event Name" (ex/ (NC) Forest Farming Tour, or (Virtual) Agroforestry Webinar).
Changing/Removing an ARKx Profile
If at any time you wish to change or remove your profile, please contact the ARKx Team at info@appalachianforestfarmers.org and request removal with the subject line “ARKx PROFILE REMOVAL”.
Creating a profile
The forms linked below collect ARKx profile information. Participation is voluntary, and we are dedicated to making this process easy and protecting your information should you choose to share it for this purpose. Most fields are optional, but peer-to-peer information sharing is at the heart of this network and the purpose of these profiles. Please note that these profiles and the agroforestry map are public, and only profiles who provide an exact address will be mapped.
1. Select the best profile type.
2. Complete the profile form and be sure to add images, maps if any, logos, etc.
3. Your profile will be reviewed and posted at the discretion of the ARKx team.
4. You will receive a notification once your profile is live and on the map, if applicable.
Profile Types
1. Peer to Peer Agroforestry Profile
Agroforestry Profiles are for farmers and agroforestry practitioners who wish to share their knowledge and more about what they do. This peer-to-peer style profile is based around knowledge sharing. You can also think of it as giving future farmers the general agroforestry advice that you wish you had starting out. These profiles are similar to brief written interviews, with several optional and open ended questions about many aspects of your experience with agroforestry.
In addition to the agroforestry information provided, you may choose to share optional web links and contact information, or whether you are open to being contacted about agroforestry. Please note that these profiles and the agroforestry map are fully public and only profiles who provide an exact address will be mapped.
Demonstration Site Profile are for public agroforestry demonstration sites with access, hours or appointments, who may also host agroforestry trainings farm tours and other events. Demonstration sites are welcome to share these events on our ARKx calendar.
3. Planting Stock Provider Profile
Planting Stock Provider Profiles are for Agroforestry specific Planting Stock Providers who offer various levels of bulk or wholesale stock for agroforestry projects. Nursery and planting stock information only, no prices will be shared on the website.
4. Agroforestry Partners or Resource Profile
Agroforestry Partners or Resource Profiles are for agroforestry partners including groups, organizations, coalitions, networks and other kinds of resources across the United States. Agroforestry Partners are welcome to post public agroforestry events on our ARKx calendar.
Grant and Funding Profile for grants, funding opportunities, programs or projects that help to fund agroforestry projects. Open to opportunities in the United State, but please be sure to include important details, areas and criteria in the profile.
6. Agroforestry Educator or Service Provider Profile
Agroforestry Service Provider Profile for Agroforestry Service Providers who are professionals offering consultation, design, technical assistance, installation and other services.