Attention: Farmers, Ranchers, Stable Owners, Small Woodland and Forestland Landowners, Land Managers and Operators, and Agricultural Landowners this workshop is for you!!
An Introduction to
Pacific Northwest Agroforestry Practices Integrating Trees and Shrubs into an Agricultural Landuse System to Enhance Productivity, Profitability and Environmental Stewardship When: July 8, 2015 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Hedgerows Windbreaks Landscape Ecology Alley Cropping Riparian Buffers Agriculture and Wildlife Oregon White Oak Woodlands Forest Farming Non-Timber Forest Products
Where: Willow Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant 5915 Windsor Island Road North, Salem, OR 97303 This is a free workshop with lunch provided. Please RSVP: Seats are filling up fast!!! Contact: Brenda Sanchez at Marion SWCD 503.391.9927
Pudding River Watershed Council
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Please join us for this multi-media informational forum! The day will be filled introducing you to Pacific Northwest Agroforestry and Woodland Practices. It is not just about growing trees. It is so much more!!!! We have prepared a day of short presentations, videos, and photo tours related to agroforestry, woodland management, riparian buffers and ecological conservation. We will also share with you several resources to inspire and improve your knowledge on agroforestry and woodland management.
Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 AM: Welcome & Morning Refreshments Featured Speaker: Introduction to Pacific Northwest Agroforestry Dr. Badege Bishaw, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society l Oregon State University Hedgerows and Windbreaks Brenda Sanchez l Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Annie Young-Matthews l Natural Resource Conservation Service Plant Material Center Featured Speaker: Landscape Ecology and Agriculture Dave Vesely l Oregon Wildlife Institute: 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Lunch Introduction to Alley Cropping Lucas Hunt l Polk Soil and Water Conservation District Riparian Buffers Josh Togstad l Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Wildlife Habitat and Agriculture: Oregon White Oak Jenny Meisel l Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Karen Saul l Polk County Landowner Forest Farming and Non-Timber Forest Products Brenda Sanchez l Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Jeanie Taylor l Yamhill County Landowner - Naturalist 3:00 PM Wrap-Up Tying it All Together Economics and Conservation Values of an Integrated Agricultural Landuse System