Agroforestry Forage Guide
A guide to forage in agroforestry systems, covering species, layout and management for producers combining trees and crops. Use it as a reference in the field or office, and adapt the steps to your own operation.
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The steps on this page
- Define goals and layout
- Pick compatible tree species
- Choose shade tolerant forage
- Prepare the site
- Plant trees and forage
- Manage grazing timing
- Protect trees from animals
- Monitor and adjust
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the Ranch Beef Cattle. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dairy One Forage Lab Rates Hay “Adequate”; Farmer Rates Its Price “Catastrophic”, and farming farm stories.