The Savanna Institute’s Perennial Farm Gathering is back in Spring Green and Madison.
Spring Green’s Savanna Institute is a Wisconsin- and Illinois-grown organization having a national impact on climate-smart agriculture through research, education, and outreach, that connects farmers to technical assistance.
Taking inspiration from the native savanna ecosystems once prevalent in the Midwest, the Savanna Institute works with farmers on what’s known as agroforestry—the sustainable practice of adding tree and shrub plantings into traditional crop and animal farming systems. The many benefits of agroforestry include carbon sequestration, erosion control, soil and water health, biodiversity, and new product development.
After a five-year hiatus, the Institute’s signature event, the Perennial Farm Gathering, will be held from October 5 to 8 and features free farm tours followed by a conference at Monona Terrace in Madison. The Institute hopes to draw a diverse community of land stewards, farmers, and enthusiasts dedicated to perennial agriculture. Learn more at www.savannainstitute.org.
