The Farms: Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp
Join the Savanna Institute for a tour of a unique system of farming at a Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp on Wednesdays, May 15, July 10 or Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will park in the Main Parking Lot and meet the instructor at the picnic tables on the Gatehouse Lawn near the Main Bathroom building.
Planted into an agroforestry alley cropping system in 2020, this acreage features a unique farming practice that incorporates timber production, prairie restoration and conventional grain systems to support water quality, carbon sequestration, soil health and wildlife habitat.
Planted into an agroforestry alley cropping system in 2020, this acreage features a unique farming practice that incorporates timber production, prairie restoration and conventional grain systems to support water quality, carbon sequestration, soil health and wildlife habitat.
The tour should be of interest to farmers, TSP (Technical Service Provider) clients, landowners, conservation professionals as well members of the general public who want to learn about this eco-friendly farming practice.
Registration is required here. A $5 donation is suggested and can be made upon arrival.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email M.J. Oviatt at mj@savannainstitute.org.
About the Savannah Institute
The Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with farmers and scientists to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry adoption in the Midwest US. Inspired by the native savanna ecosystems that once covered much of this region, the Savanna Institute conducts research, education, and outreach to support the growth of diverse, perennial agroecosystems.
The institute’s mission is to catalyze the development and adoption of resilient, scalable agroforestry. Its vision is to establish multifunctional agriculture in the Midwest US based on agroforestry systems of integrated trees, crops, and livestock that fosters ecological resilience, climate stability, economic prosperity, and vibrant communities.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, wellness, outdoor education, storytelling, and science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
See the complete summer session here.
