This is an Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange (ARKx) Demonstration Site that holds farm tours, workshops, or other events related to agroforestry. They may be contacted by the contact/information listed below.
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Demonstration Farm Name: Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
Contact: Alexis Campbell
Agroforestry Practices: Riparian Buffers, Forest Garden Demonstration
Agroforestry Acres: 16
Project Summary: The Horn Farm Center fosters ecological learning through land stewardship, community partnership, and hands-on experiences. We believe in the power of education. The Horn Farm Center aims to create a community of capable land stewards in Pennsylvania and beyond by showcasing holistic land management practices that offer food, ecological benefits, and economic advantages. Our programs and demonstrations empower people to feed themselves and their communities while restoring local ecosystems. Additionally, we support the development of new agribusinesses and small-scale industries through regenerative agriculture and land stewardship training programs.
Horn Farm's Agroforestry Program aims to support the development of and increase the adoption of agroforestry practices in Pennsylvania and the temperate Appalachian region. Our training program, which will launch in 2026, will train farmers and gardeners in regionally specific practices in Pennsylvania. The program includes two demonstration spaces: a 10 acre multifunctional riparian buffer and a Demonstration Field that includes a 6-acre multifunctional riparian buffer and a 1/4 acre forest garden. Both spaces serve as living classrooms for training and workshops.
Agroforestry Goals: Increased biodiversity, watershed health, soil health, wildlife habitat, agricultural production and demonstration, and education.
Agroforestry Trees and Shrubs: 6 acres in high-density plantings (Miyawaki-style), 4 acres in traditional buffer spacing , 6 acres in varied planting styles/formats
Live Stake Production:
Black willow
Sandbar willow
Red Osier dogwood
Silky dogwood
Buttonbush
Viburnum
Smooth Alder
Ninebark
Coppice & Crop Production:
Elderberry
Spicebush
American plum
American Hazelnut
Pawpaw
40 + European Varieties of willow for basketry
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