Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Agroforestry: Agroeco Approach (Z1)

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Open to Degree and PACE students

Section Description

Agroforestry is a field of knowledge that has been practiced for millennia by Indigenous farmers. At its most basic it represents the integrated management of trees, with agricultural crops, to obtain a diversity of social, economic and ecological benefits. In the 1970s, it emerged as an academic field of knowledge, drawing interest from scientists and practitioners across the globe. Most recently, interest has grown in agroforestry as an alternative land use option to confront climate change. This course presents a conceptual and practical overview of the field of agroforestry. Examples are drawn from both temperate and tropical regions. We will also engage with farmers and researchers managing agroforestry systems across New England. More specifically, students will learn: 1) History and geography of agroforestry, seen through an agroecological lens; 2) The different types of agroforestry systems around the world; 3) Key social and ecological factors in agroforestry systems; 4) The application of an agroecology principles based-approach to agroforestry systems; and 5) Direct learning from researchers, farmers and practitioners working with agroforestry in Vermont and New England.

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