silvopasture co-grazing sheep and cattle
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planting trees in pasture
Image by Lynn Bliven

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Silvopasture on a Shoestring

  • Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The full day training will include classroom and hands-on sessions. The focus will be on DIY silvopasture projects on small grazing farms. We will address the practical considerations of tree establishment and protection as well as tree maintenance and grazing. The workshop is from 9am - 3pm and includes morning refreshments and lunch.

Topics:

  • layout and design considerations
  • tree species for silvopasture
  • tree planting basics
  • tree protection methods
  • the importance of aftercare
  • grazing considerations
  • old orchard silvopasture
  • tick concerns with silvopasture establishment

Cost $25/person. Held rain or shine. Preregistration requested by September 30th, click here to register inline.

Contact

Lynn Bliven
Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader
lao3@cornell.edu
585-268-7644 ext 18

Location

Wild Geese Farm
8499 Agett Rd
Franklinville, NY 14737

Last updated May 22, 2025