Maryland Pushes Agroforestry for Farm Income and Resilience

Maryland Pushes Agroforestry for Farm Income and Resilience

Maryland Forest Service natural resources planner Francis Smith is working to expand agroforestry across the state including in Southern Maryland where farmers and communities can integrate trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems. The practice improves productivity resilience and long-term sustainability while creating new income opportunities. Agroforestry involves the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into farming operations…