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Trees, crops & livestock grow together

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Rural landowners and managers learn how trees and shrubs can improve the environment, productivity, and economic returns. Agroforestry is new markets, sustainability, land stewardship, wildlife habitat, improved water quality, and diversified farm income. About the program…

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Growing the Bioeconomy

Solutions for Sustainability — Opportunities for renewable energy and global climate change for Minnesota, Dec. 1 – 2.

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The Role of Woody Biomass for Energy Workshops

Fueling the Future: See the presentations from the Spring 2009 workshops at 5 locations in Minnesota.

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Best Management Practices Poplar Manual

For Agroforestry Applications in Minnesota – Addressing new environmental issues of poplars.

Hybrid Hazelnut

Hybrid Hazelnuts

The hybrid hazelnut may be grown for multiple benefits such as for a food nut crop, bio-fuels (oil) and biomass. (PDF)


Educational Offerings  
 
  • Woody Biomass Harvesting & Utilization
  • Diversifying Farm Income and Improving Environmental Conditions through Agroforestry
  • Carbon Credits - Benefits for MN Landowners
  • Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals
  • Energy-Saving Landscapes
  • Agroforestry Training for Landowners
  • Growing and Tending Hybrid Poplar
 

Contact Information

Gary Wyatt
Extension Educator
Natural Resource Management & Utilization
Extension Regional Office
1961 Premier Dr Suite 110
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-6748
Fax: 507-389-6787
Email: wyatt@umn.edu

Diomy Zamora
Extension Educator
Natural Resource Management & Utilization
Extension Regional Office
322 Laurel St Ste 21,
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-828-2332
Fax: 218-828-2424
Email: zamor015@umn.edu  

 
 
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