Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2019: $199,893.00
Projected End Date: 06/30/2023
Grant Recipient:
Savanna Institute
Region: North Central
State: Illinois
Project Coordinator:
Kaitie Adams
Savanna Institute
Description:
Demonstration Farm Director Kaitie Adams takes us on a tour of Hudson Farm, 120 acres near Urbana, IL owned by Cathe Capel that demonstrates a variety of windbreak designs for wildlife, wind protection and profit. The Demonstration Farm also features hardwood timber and grain alley cropping, elderberry and hazelnut variety trials, and pollinator habitat. Hudson was the first major agroforestry installation launched in partnership with Canopy Farm Management, a tree planting business started by the Savanna Institute in 2021. Additional drone video provided by: Canopy Learn more about Savanna Institute's Demonstration Farms at: https://www.savannainstitute.org/demo... This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the North Central Region SARE program. USDA is an equal-opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Type:
Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Establishing a Network of Agroforestry Research & Demonstration Farms"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.