Agroforestry is recognized as a way to boost local biodiversity, improve soils and diversify farming incomes. New research suggests it may also benefit nearby forests by reducing pressure to clear ...

“There’s nothing more simple or effective than a tree for sinking carbon, especially in places where we’ve been killing soils and releasing carbon for a long time,” enthuses Kaitie Adams. As director ...

Agroforestry systems integrate woody perennials with crops and/or livestock to create multifunctional landscapes that support both agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation. By mimicking ...

Virginia Tech students are participating in a program connecting them with landowners to solve problems related to soil erosion, biodiversity, crop production and more. Here is a press release from ...