Perennial AF

Perennial AF

Hosted by: Savanna Institute

The Savanna Institute's podcast and blog about perennial agroforestry (AF) features interviews, questions from listeners, inside jokes, and more. Subscribe to Perennial AF to hear real AF conversations with some of...

Episodes

“You'll Be Stuck Raising Vegetables!” - with Bill Davison

Savanna Institute staff member Bill Davison answers questions from listeners and shares some of his favorite podcasts, books, and perspectives for succeeding with agroforestry.
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Partnering for Agroforestry, Part I: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park

This episode features voices from our Partnering for Agroforestry series: All Seasons Farm, Organic Compound, and Silverwood Park. Learn more about these partnerships on our YouTube channel and at...
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"The Indiana Jones of Agroforestry" with Eliza Greenman

Eliza Greenman is a farmer, "fruit explorer", and Savanna Institute staff member based in Virginia. In this episode, she answers questions from listeners, plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers, and talks...
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"Why Are We Still Using Old AF Technology?" - with Eric Wolske

Eric Wolske is an experienced agroforestry researcher with a fondness for "booze crops" and an interest in modernizing agroforestry equipment and machinery. In this episode, Eric answers questions submitted by...
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Welcome to Perennial AF!

The Savanna Institute's newly rebranded podcast and blog about perennial agroforestry (AF) features interviews, questions from listeners, inside jokes, and more. Subscribe to Perennial AF to hear real AF conversations...
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Profitable Berry Crops for the Upper Midwest - Blue Fruit Farm webinar with Jim Riddle

Season #1

Jim Riddle has been an organic farmer, gardener, inspector, educator, policy analyst, author, and speaker for more than 35 years. Jim co-owns and operates Blue Fruit Farm near Winona, Minnesota, where he and his wife...
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"How Grouchy Would They Be?" - Ask an Agroforester with Matt Wilson

Season #1

Matt Wilson, our Wisconsin agroforestry technical service provider, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers. 
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"I've Learned Fifty Ways to Kill a Tree" - Ask an Agroforester with Kaitie Adams

Season #1

Savanna Institute's Illinois Community Agroforester, Kaitie Adams, answers questions we've received online and plays a round of agroforestry would-you-rathers. 
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“You Should Have Elderberries in Your Life!” - Terry Durham and Chris Patton

Season #1

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about elderberries in this episode! Featuring elderberry experts Terry Durham of River Hills Harvest and Chris Patton of the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative, this recorded...
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Greg Judy: "We Converted a Vegetarian..."

Season #1

Greg Judy is a Missouri farmer, author, and role model for many aspiring agroforesters and livestock farmers. This episode features Greg's keynote presentation at our 2018 Perennial Farm Gathering, which includes a...
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Eliza Greenman: "I Want to Haunt an Orchard Someday"

Season #1

Eliza Greenman is an orchardist and fruit explorer who is enthusiastic about incorporating livestock into orchards. This episode features a recording of her presentation at the Savanna Institute's 2019 Perennial Farm...
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