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Farming with Trees
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Farming with Trees Collective is a decentralized network encouraging collaborative projects in Agroforestry that are grounded in the wisdom and knowledge of people, communities and ecosystems.
more on our projects at: www.FarmingwithTrees.org
more on our projects at: www.FarmingwithTrees.org
Silvopasture in the Northeast Farmer Panel (March 22, 2024)
Silvopasture (grazing livestock with trees) systems are complex, dynamic and site specific. The practice is both rooted in indigenous land stewardship and its benefits are well documented by scientific literature. Adoption by farmers and land stewards of silvopasture is growing in interest.
With support from the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC), a collaboration of Regenerative Design Group, Wellspring Forest Farm, and Inhabit Films completed a project to highlight innovative examples of silvopasture systems in the Northeastern USA.
The project began with an inventory of self-identified silvopasture practitioners and resulted in nine case study videos of a wide range of farms utilizing pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, and poultry in their farming systems.
On March 22 from 12:30 - 2pm, Wellspring Forest Farm hosted a live panel discussion via ZOOM with four of the farmers where participants are invited to join and ask questions of the farmers.
Participating farms include:
Eric Shatt of RedByrd Orchard, Trumansburg NY
Charlize and Bru Katzenbach of Sweet Sourland Farm, NJ
John Hopkins, forester from Susquehanna Tree Care, and former owner of Forks Farm, PA
Lisa Reilich of Painted Pepper Farm, ME
With support from the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC), a collaboration of Regenerative Design Group, Wellspring Forest Farm, and Inhabit Films completed a project to highlight innovative examples of silvopasture systems in the Northeastern USA.
The project began with an inventory of self-identified silvopasture practitioners and resulted in nine case study videos of a wide range of farms utilizing pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, and poultry in their farming systems.
On March 22 from 12:30 - 2pm, Wellspring Forest Farm hosted a live panel discussion via ZOOM with four of the farmers where participants are invited to join and ask questions of the farmers.
Participating farms include:
Eric Shatt of RedByrd Orchard, Trumansburg NY
Charlize and Bru Katzenbach of Sweet Sourland Farm, NJ
John Hopkins, forester from Susquehanna Tree Care, and former owner of Forks Farm, PA
Lisa Reilich of Painted Pepper Farm, ME
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WOOL SHEEP IN THE ORCHARD (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 10 )
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Meadowfed Lamb is part of a farming cooperative at Preservation Orchard in Hadley, MA. Their flocks of dual purpose Finnsheep, layers, and broiler chickens help manage the orchards that supply fruit and nuts for Carr’s Ciderhouse. Sheep (~30 head) are given enough pasture to graze every 24 hours. Three 8’x12’ chicken tractors, each with 50 broilers, follow the sheep, adding fertility and pest c...
TREES FOR DAIRY COWS (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 8 )
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Springwood Dairy is a 200- head, 100% grass-fed dairy in southern PA. In 2020 and 2021, 3000 trees were planted across 60 acres of Springwood’s pastures. Tree rows are widely spaced to accommodate machinery used in this large-scale mechanized dairy. ABOUT THE SERIES With support from the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC), a collaboration of Regenerative Design Group, Wellspring Forest Far...
SHEEP IN THE SUGARBUSH (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 9)
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In operation since 1984, Sweet Sourland Farms-a small-scale maple syrup, lumber, and heritage sheep farm in central NJ- began integrating livestock and woodlot managment over a decade ago. Initially, meat goats were employed in land clearing and invasive species managment after a pine timber harvest. Today, Barbados Blackbelly sheep rotate through the woodlot, keeping invasives in check and cle...
DAIRY GOATS IN THE WOODS (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 7)
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Painted Pepper Farm is on the coast of Dyer Harbor in Maine. The farm, which includes the on-site creamery Dairy Delights, is owned and operated by Lisa Reilich. Lisa’s herd of 70 Nigerian dwarf dairy goats forage in the wooded pastures 7 months out of the year (roughly May 1st to November 1st), benefiting from a diverse diet of deciduous and coniferous tree browse, fruit drops, pasture grasses...
PIGS IN THE WOODLOT (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 6 )
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Forks Farm is a diversified livestock operation in Northeast PA that uses a silvopasture system primarily for the farm’s hogs. The system takes advantage of the open sunny conditions initially created from thinning-and more recently from ash mortality-to support forage. Hogs are rotated through woodlot paddocks from spring to fall, where they root for grubs, graze on pasture mixes, and glean ma...
SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 5 TREES AND SHRUBS FOR CHICKENS
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Sunny Crest Pastures is a diversified farm and grass- fed dairy in Southeast Pennsylvania. In 2021, the farm began integrating trees into their pastures. For the poultry operation, dense hedgerows of fruit trees and shrubs were planted to expand shade, create shelter, and diversify feed for laying hens. This project was implemented by Trees for Graziers treesforgraziers.com. ABOUT THE SERIES Wi...
THINNING THE WOODS FOR SILVOPASTURE (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 4)
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Apple Creek Farm is a second generation farm managed by Abby Sadauckas and Jake Galle. The farm was founded by Jake’s family in 1985, and the family has always seasonally rotated livestock through its woodlands. Under the current management, additional forested acreage has been selectively thinned to create savannah-like conditions for the farm’s cows, sheep, goats and chickens. Ruminants are m...
GEESE IN THE ORCHARD (SILVOPASTURE SERIES EP 3)
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Redbyrd Orchard has been producing on-farm commercial cider since 2010. The farm has 4 acres of productive cider orchards, plus 1.5 acres that were recently planted. The productive orchards are laid out in two high-density blocks (5’-6’ between trees, 15’ row spacing), with perimeter fencing. In Spring, between 20-30 Katahdin sheep graze the first flush of grass. They are followed by a flock of...
TREES FOR A MEAT CSA (SILVOPASTURE SERIES -- EP 2 )
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Rising Locust has three distinct silvopasture zones- one that focuses on shade and fodder for livestock; one that grows human crops; and one that is primarily restored riparian forest. Standard and pollarded trees are planted on contour at 40’ and 50’ spacing. Sheep, hogs, and cows are moved daily through the different silvopasture zones. ABOUT THE SERIES With support from the USDA National Agr...
SILVOPASTURE SERIES: EP 1 INTRODUCTION
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With support from the USDA National Agroforestry Center (NAC), a collaboration of Regenerative Design Group, Wellspring Forest Farm, and Inhabit Films announce the release of a free video series documenting Silvopasture systems in the Northeastern USA. Silvopasture (grazing livestock with trees) systems are complex, dynamic and site specific. The practice is both rooted in indigenous land stewa...
Mark Krawczyk & Steve Gabriel discuss coppice and pollarding
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Steve and Mark discuss a few examples of coppicing at Wellspring Forest Farm; a preview of the type of things we will discuss at our upcoming workshop: Public Talk @ Schuyler County Cooperative Extension in Montour Falls, NY Friday, November 10 from 6pm - 8pm Suggested donation $10 - $30 Hands on Skills Workshop @ Wellspring Forest Farm in Mecklenburg, NY Saturday, November 11 from 9 - 4pm Sund...
ORFC 2019 The promise of silvopasture Steve Gabriel
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ORFC 2019 The promise of silvopasture Steve Gabriel
Silvopasture food safety with Steve Gabriel
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Silvopasture food safety with Steve Gabriel
Keynote at BioFarm Ireland (2019) - Steve Gabriel
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Keynote at BioFarm Ireland (2019) - Steve Gabriel
Rotational Grazing 101 Webinar with FACT
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Rotational Grazing 101 Webinar with FACT
Farming the Woods: Mushroom Production Workshop
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Farming the Woods: Mushroom Production Workshop
5 Uses for Purple Osier Willow (Salix purpurea) on the farm
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5 Uses for Purple Osier Willow (Salix purpurea) on the farm
INHABIT : Farming the Woods with Steve Gabriel (2015)
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INHABIT : Farming the Woods with Steve Gabriel (2015)
A conversation with Fred Provenza on Animal Wisdom in Grazing System (2019)
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A conversation with Fred Provenza on Animal Wisdom in Grazing System (2019)
Willow Swale and Traditional Hedge Living Fence
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Willow Swale and Traditional Hedge Living Fence
Woodland Paddock (best way to use trees as posts!)
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Woodland Paddock (best way to use trees as posts!)
Tree Fodder for Livestock Health and Carbon Sequestration (NOFA NY 2022)
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Tree Fodder for Livestock Health and Carbon Sequestration (NOFA NY 2022)
Shiitake mushroom yard @FarmingWithTrees
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Shiitake mushroom yard @FarmingWithTrees
Thank you man!
Black locust blossoms are DELICIOUS! (Every other part is poisonous though.)
Thank you for your very clear tutorial and sharing this information and your time for free. I couldn't have completed my project without your help. Truly appreciated. Gracias desde espana
Meh he got rid of half of his fertility by replacing that forest with grasses. He should have added a whole bunch of trees and shrubs
This person needs some swales !
Can someone answer if they are feeding this to livestock because I keep reading that it is toxic.
this? if you mean Black locust, it is not toxic unless animals are not used to self regulating forages (i.e. get a ration) and then can over-eat it.
I've watched at least 5 vids on this and no one ever mentions how many pigs for what size paddock and how often to move them. I've got 2 acres of woods to turn into silvopasture. Can you help? Thanks.
There is no definitive answer and it will be mostly based on observation. The fewer pigs per paddock, the more time you can leave them. If you leave them too long you'll have a compacted moonscape.
Is there a way to integrate this, creating property field maps on websites? Customers (Farmers/ property owners) can draw out their property borders and there would be a button for the customer to submit their area map to the company on their website for a custom property field quote.
I am confused. Aren't black locust leaves poisonous to livestock?
I dont know if anyone read this message. What species are suitable for grazing animals like sheep for climate like Ontario ?
I’ve yet to see a video about this working in a semi arid place like northwestern Oklahoma
Thank you sir, this is what I was looking for. Very helpful.
How do you get the tree established in the PVC pipe like that?
Those are tree guards that let in some light, not pvc pipes. :)
Y e s ! 🐐🐐🐐
It’s always been my understanding that you can’t feed black locust to sheep. What has your experience been?
That is also what I am reading so now feeling conflicted.
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What variety of Chestnut trees did you plant?
Your video is wonderful and very informative. I love watching your video. But you can not get organic view and subscriber. I have some suggestion for you
Stopped listening after I heard you talk about climate change
This entire series is gold
I raise American blackbelly sheep, and they are an incredible breed. Like you have described, they are nearly bulletproof. I heard of one experienced rancher who lost 5 out of 12 sheep (he didn't specify the breed) on a single day. I have raised hundreds of blackbelly sheep, and I think I can count on one hand the number I have lost due to illness of any kind (including parasites). Plus, their meat is the best I've ever tasted. I may be a bit biased, since they're my own animals, but I don't think so; it's just incredible meat. Lastly, they're so beautiful. Seeing them out on the pasture never gets old (I'm in my 8th year raising them).
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Such a great system. I'm working on improving my chicken area right now with similar trees and shrubs. Let's get the jungle birds back in the jungle.
LOVING these videos, thank you
Nice. I came to a similar conclusion with my silvopasture. I’ve been feeding fodder for a few years, and it works well, just a bit labor intensive. I make biochar from the remaining branches.
Really appreciate these recordings, thanks!
I was still in the Stone Age before this series. Thank you! Very good job!!!
24-18 hours
You know what she means! Come on
I need to know if Heartnuts leaf out later in spring and lose leaves earlier in fall. Like black walnuts do. Thanks!
Enjoyed your video. Do you have to let the seedling trees get to a certain size before letting sheep into graze? I was wandering if the sheep would browse & kill young saplings? Thanks For Your Time: Shawn
They definitely will, the branches should be out of reach. Some protection against rubbing and bark stripping should probably be in place. I don't think they'll seriously hurt older established trees much though.
Why aren’t they doing adaptive grazing?
That's going to be incredible in a few decades - a locust and persimmon savannah! Also a fantastic foundation for a food forest
You tell us how good it is but you don't tell where to source the grow tubes?? WTF? A non-profit can buy in bulk and then sell at a profit if the profit is used to forward the mission of the non-profit. Same thing you can be an amazon affiliate and show us where to buy these. You are selling this idea to academics instead of farmers.. Farmers don't have time to research where to find all these thing.
you have 10 minutes to watch youtube
You’re exactly right they charge for their services, a nonprofit that charges for their services and again you can look that stuff up and find it yourself but it takes time and as a man said most farmers don’t have time they need ideas and help not someone else to pay
How do you intend to protect your locust trees from boring beetles and cankers and root rot? Or are there varieties that aren't as susceptible?
Charlize is an impressive person. Between the farming, the art, the history, I could listen to her all day. ❤ ps: sweet sourland syrup is perfection. NJ produces excellent maple syrup.
Love it! Good work!
Are other species of trees considered in these situations? I know many species can be used directly as fodder by pollarding and controlled harvest of the leaves. What about nuts like chestnut (although the spiny casings would be a deterrent)?
Question - I am doing silvopasture with sheep in NW Alabama and the problem I run into is the volume of leaves in the fall that don't allow for good grass growth. You seem to have no problem at all and have many more trees than I do. How are you keeping the leaves from smothering out your grass? thanks.
My first thought was how is there so much greenery under that canopy. That is a LOT of trees for that amount of green under them. They do look like younger trees though.
The leaves seem to compost enough for the invasive to come back up in the spring. They are not the "normal" grasses that are in our more open pastures.which may be why the damp forest is best for them.
@@charlizekatzenbach5011thank you
My grandpas cattle would eat stilt grass. So far my dairy sheep have turned their noses up at it. It may be bitter though since it grows in a damp area of my property
Okay so I need to plant some wild rose then for a screen! My bamboo isn’t growing as fast as I’d like. Maybe I can find some privet growing somewhere to transplant.
Rocking it out. So wonderful not to see it sprayed. Thank you
Great video!
I need to know what’s up with Elderberry silage!!! I grow it, what’s the latest research?
Consider installing a Screech Owl nest box. Owls will eat rodents which host ticks and attract pit vipers.
Such a shame Elizas social justice BS really her hatred towards Europeans is text boom brain washed college kid of current Era.
How do you get the berries to the poultry before the native birds eat them
Do they have to deal with any tick issues? I live in a fairly tick prone area and would love to take thte goats for a nice forage walk.
Everyone should have goats in their lives! We have meat goats and dairy goats, nothing is better than products made from fresh squeezed goats milk, mmm mmmm good! Thanks for sharing, Jerry, The Ole Texas Coot
thank you for the playlist
That's lovely 😊