The American #persimmon grows wild throughout the eastern US, and offers nutritious, abundant fruit that can be eaten by both humans and livestock.

Learn more at www.savannainstitute.org/persimmon

See if #persimmons are suitable for your land at CanopyCompass.com

#agroforestry #silvopasture

Why do #agroforestry? Additional income, higher yields, healthier livestock, more abundant wildlife, reduced labor, improved quality of life, and opportunities for leaving a legacy are just some of the reasons why these experienced farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms.

Research scientist Lily Hislop @currantlylily.bsky.social demonstrates how elderberry juice can be used as a pH indicator.

You can learn more about #elderberry, a native, nutrient-rich fruit, and other deep-rooted perennial crops at www.savannainstitute.org/crops/

Mowing & mulching between tree rows at Hudson Agroforestry Demonstration Farm in Illinois (video by Canopy Farm Management).

You can learn more about our demo and partner farms at www.savannainstitute.org/farms/

#agroforestry #treecrops #windbreak #alleycropping #perennialfarming #farmingwithtrees