£144 inc VAT
Introduction to Agroforestry returns in 2022 in memory of Martin Wolfe. We created a course that combines Martin's lectures as well as Marina’s experience of implementing Agroforestry and designing Agroforestry systems for other Farms.
“Agroforestry is both a traditional practice and a modern practice”. It has undergone a renewal and uptake for modern sustainable farming methods over the last 30-40 years. The name ‘Agroforestry’ was created in 1977 to describe the deliberate use of incorporating trees into farming practice.
The course will be run by Marina O’Connell who is a horticulturalist, permaculture designer, tutor, and biodynamic farmer. She has over 30-years worth of experience in training and growing in sustainable food systems including designing and implementing agroforestry systems on 3 farms.
This 2-day course will equip you with an overview in how to;
Types of Agroforestry systems and what they look like
Design of Agroforestry systems, including tree choices
Implementation of Agroforestry systems
Manage agroforestry systems.
Benefits and Challenges of Agroforestry.
The course will lead you through designing and planning your own agroforestry system.
We will visit 4 agroforestry systems on the Dartington Hall Estate, incorporating Alley Cropping, the Forest Garden at Martin Crawford’s Agroforestry Research Centre, and the new Agroforestry plots at the Schumacher College at Huxhams Cross Farm.
This course is not residential.
Course run by
Marina Brown-O’Connell
Marina O’Connell is a horticulturalist, permaculture designer, tutor, and biodynamic farmer. She has over 30-years of experience in training and growing in sustainable food systems.