Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals
About ATFNRP
Do you advise land managers, and have an interest in learning more about forest farming, silvopasture, or alley cropping? The increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has produced a growing need for technical assistance. Join us to learn more about these practices to provide agroforestry technical assistance to your clients.
Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals (ATFNP) programming is an inter-regional collaboration that has been led by Appalachian Sustainable Development since its inception in 2021. ATFNRP offers consistent, regionally appropriate educational opportunities to natural resource professionals who advise or assist land managers with the adoption or expansion of agroforestry practices. ATFNRP programming offers a series of in-person training, online courses, mastermind cohorts, mentorship and peer networking that has developed from years of existing and newly created content by a multitude of agroforestry experts. The online courses are all designed to be a la carte, so you can attend whichever sessions you choose. In-person trainings are offered across the United States through various partners at both the 100 & 200 educational levels. To learn more about current educational opportunities within our region, the online courses and our current ATFNRP partners, please click the associated tab below.
If you are interested in learning more about Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals programming opportunities, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org. If you’d like to stay up to date on ATFNRP opportunities within our region, please consider signing up for our quarterly ATFNRP Newsletter here:
Upcoming Trainings
As a part of Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals, online courses are now available on-demand. While it isn’t required, we do recommend that you take the relevant online courses before attending an in-person workshop, as it will provide important foundational knowledge. Online courses are self-paced and include videos, audio presentations, and supplemental resources so you can dig deeper into each subject.
Course topics include:
• Introduction to Agroforestry for Natural Resource Professionals
• Fundamentals of Alley Cropping
• Fundamentals of Forest Farming
• Fundamentals of Silvopasture
• Fundamentals of Social Competency: Growing Agroforestry
• Understanding NRCS Support for Agroforestry
Registration is now live at www.learnagroforestry.com/professionals.
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Berea College Farm, 747 Walnut Meadow Rd, Berea, KY 40403
To Register (required): Click here!
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
Berea College / Grow Appalachia, Kentucky State University, Appalachian Sustainable Development and collaborators are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals training.
Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock and can help increase the productivity and health in farm and forest systems. There is increasing interest in silvopasture among landowners in Kentucky and a growing need for technical assistance.
Join us for this train-the-trainer program at the Berea College Farm to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. Core concepts will be explored both in the classroom and in the field led by experienced instructors. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with silvopasture.
- Seating is limited. All events are rain/shine.
- KERS credits have been applied for, pending approval.
- Please let the organizers know if additional professional credits are requested.
If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or other upcoming events, please contact Chris McKenzie at mckenziec@berea.edu or 859-302-3114. If you have questions about Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals initiative or inter-regional collaboration, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org.
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Wild East Farm, 370 Wilkerson Way, Marion, NC 28752
To Register (required): Click here
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
NC State University, Appalachian Sustainable Development, Virginia Tech, and collaborators are excited to invite you to this Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals one-day workshop.
Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock, and can increase productivity and support health in farm and forest systems. The growing interest in silvopasture and other agroforestry practices among farmers, landowners, and land managers has produced a need for technical assistance.
Lyric and Noah East run Wild East Farm, a diverse silvopasture operation in the mountains of Marion, North Carolina. Join these innovative farmers, along with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics program of Jeanine Davis, Appalachian Sustainable Development’s Stesha Warren, NRCS representatives, and John Fike of Virginia Tech for this “train the trainer” workshop.
Participants will learn principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. The training includes a farm tour and instruction on forage selection and establishment, site assessment, and local and historical examples of silvopasture.
This training has been approved for the following: 6.0 NRCS CEU hours, 4.5 SAF Cat 1 credits, 6.0 Extension Professional Development Contact Hours (XLMS), Agents may receive credit towards NC Environmental Education Certification.
If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or other upcoming events, please contact Mary Bulan mary_bulan@ncsu.edu. If you have questions about the Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals initiative or inter-regional collaboration, please contact Stesha Warren swarren@asdevelop.org.
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: SAHC Community Farm Education Center, 24 Mag Sluder Rd, Alexander, NC 28701
To Register (required): Click here
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
NC State University Extension, Appalachian Sustainable Development, and collaborators are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals training.
Alley cropping is the planting of rows of trees and/or shrubs to create alleys within which agricultural or horticultural crops are produced. It is a lesser known agroforestry practice gaining in popularity with potential for diversifying land use, expanding income potential, building soil health, among many other potential benefits.
Join us for this train-the-trainer program at the Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy Community Farm to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits and potential challenges associated with alley cropping. Participants will tour the farm and learn from the farm manager and expert instructors. The training will also cover site selection and establishment, maintenance, and relevant regional examples. You will leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with alley cropping. Professional credits have been applied for.
Seating is limited. This event is rain/shine. Lunch is provided. If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or other upcoming events, please contact Mary Bulan at mary_bulan@ncsu.edu. If you have questions about Agroforestry Trainings for Natural Resource Professionals initiative or inter-regional collaboration, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org.
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Center for Environmental Farming Systems, Goldsboro, NC
To Register (required): Coming soon!
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
Appalachian Sustainable Development, Virginia Tech and collaborators are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals training.
Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock and can help increase the productivity and health in farm and forest systems. There is increasing interest in silvopasture among landowners in North Carolina and a growing need for technical assistance.
Join us for this train-the-trainer program at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. Core concepts will be explored both in the classroom and in the field led by experienced instructors at an active silvopasture site. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with silvopasture.
Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided. Professional credits have been applied for.
If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or ATFNRP initiative, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org.
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Caney Fork Farm, Carthage, TN
To Register (required): Coming Soon!
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
Appalachian Sustainable Development, Virginia Tech and collaborators are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals training.
Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock and can help increase the productivity and health in farm and forest systems. There is increasing interest in silvopasture among landowners in Tennessee and a growing need for technical assistance.
Join us for this train-the-trainer program at Caney Fork Farm to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. Core concepts will be explored both in the classroom and in the field led by experienced instructors. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with silvopasture. If you have a producer interested in learning more about silvopasture, be sure to tell them about the Caney Fork Farm Tour on September 25!
Seating is limited. All events are rain/shine. This training is pending professional credits. If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or ATFNRP initiative, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center, 128 Cyrus McCormick Cir, Raphine, VA 24472
To Register (required): Coming Soon!
Cost: Free
This event will happen rain or shine!
Appalachian Sustainable Development, Virginia Tech and collaborators are excited to invite you to this one-day Agroforestry Training for Natural Resource Professionals training.
Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock and can help increase the productivity and health in farm and forest systems. There is increasing interest in silvopasture among landowners in Virginia and a growing need for technical assistance.
Join us for this train-the-trainer program at the Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research & Extension Center (McCormick Farm) in Raphine, VA to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits and potential challenges associated with silvopasture. Core concepts will be explored both in the classroom and in the field led by experienced instructors. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of agroforestry and ways you can support your clients with silvopasture.
Seating is limited. All events are rain/shine. If you have questions about this event, accessibility, or ATFNRP initiative, please contact Stesha Warren at swarren@asdevelop.org
This three-day Forest Farming Intensive is being planned for August in District 1. Be the first to know details by signing up for our ATFNRP newsletter!
This training program is an interregional collaboration between Appalachian Sustainable Development and:
New to Agroforestry?
Visit ASD’s Agroforestry page to learn more.
Contact Us
Stesha Warren
Agroforestry Technical Trainer
ATFNRP Lead
swarren@asdevelop.org
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