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Agroforestry Practices - Forest Farming (2004)

2004 · Newsreel · 15 min

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This video is out of date. Center for Agroforestry DVD AF1008 Agroforestry Practices - Forest Farming University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry. In a forest farming practice, high-value specialty crops are grown under the protection of a managed forest canopy that has been modified to provide the correct shade level. The practice also includes the production of non-timber forest products for specialty markets. In this segment, examples of successful forest farming operations, including shiitake mushrooms, pine straw, woodland wildflowers, medicinal plants and high value wood blanks are presented, along with tips for marketing forest farming products.

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Running time
15 minutes
Language
English
Collection
News & Public Affairs

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