Turning Waste into Gold: Brush Chopping for Agroforestry

Project Type: Partnership
Funds awarded in 2018: $29,984.00
Projected End Date: 04/30/2020
Grant Recipient: Savanna Institute
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Kevin Wolz, PhD
Savanna Institute
Description:
Harry, of Hoch Orchard & Gardens, thoughtfully shared his experience managing his orchard prunings and soil biology by chopping branches. He described the pros and cons of three types of equipment: single blade choppers, double blade choppers, and flail choppers.
Type:
Webinar
Author:
Harry Hoch, Hoch Orchards
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
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.