Explore Forest Garden Case Studies with NCAT

Community Forest Gardens: Case Studies Throughout the United States by Katherine Favor, NCAT Agroforestry Specialist

This article explores research Favor conducted at eleven agroforestry projects conducted around the country. The guide includes identification of types of fauna broken down by what layer of the forest plants grow in, such as understory tree or groundcover layer. The article includes a case study of the Beacon Food Forest in Seattle, WA, that provides produce to the Rainier Valley Food Bank. The case study identifies all of the plants growing grouped by the identification guide.

ATTRA Explores Forest Gardens: Looking for a quick guide from these case studies? Check out Favor's guide to starting community agroforestry projects here with practical advice from the projects she studied.

How "Safe to Fail" can help you test new agricultural practices

Graeme Hand - Safe To Fail Trial by Linda Poole, Regenerative Grazing Specialist & Mike Morris, Southwest Regional Office Director

Learn about sustainability "Safe to Fail" trials being hosted by NCAT to test regenerative agricultural practices inspired by Australian rancher Graeme Hand. Hand's methods use low amounts of labor, space, and cash to test alternative farming methods on your land. This can include switching a small plot to organic or testing a small paddock's recovery after heavy grazing and trampling.

Check Out ATTRA's Guide to Incorporating Agroforestry Into Your Farm

Quick Tips for Agroforestry by Katherine Favor and Justin Morris, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists

ATTRA has released a quick and fascinating guide to incorporating trees and forests into your farm's planning. Learn about what types of trees to plant where to improve soil quality, water retention, and nitrogen fixation, as well as how to include livestock, native fauna, and even valuable fungi.

ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)