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Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees into crop and livestock systems. Agroforestry can help agriculture address a range of social, ecological, and economic problems in the northeast, enhancing its benefits while minimizing its challenges.  A draft agenda is attached.

For more information about this training and about agroforestry in the NE, please visit  http://www.nemaagroforestry.org or contact nemaagroforestry@gmail.com .

This training will provide a brief review of agroforestry, and opportunities for participants to explore agroforestry applications in depth with regional experts.

All you need to know about this training can be found on the Eventbrite registration or NE Agro Forestry websites.

Approved for 11 SAF Category 1 CFEs

AGENDA

Download the draft agenda here

REGISTRATION

Registration for this three-day training is $80.

Register is at Eventbrite  

Scholarships for training registration fees are available on a limited application basis. Please download and fill out this form to apply for the scholarship. Travel and lodging are not covered by this scholarship

LOCATION

This training will take place at the Penn State Fruit Research Center (FREC) in Adams County, home to 20,000 acres of orchards and the Gettysburg battlefield. Get directions here.

ACCOMODATIONS

Gettysburg Comfort Suites  are holding a block of rooms for us under “Agroforestry Training” until August 7 ($98).  (717-334-6715)