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Expanding Agroforestry Project

Livestock grazing among trees in a silvopasture paddock.

Notice

We regret to report that on April 14, 2025, TNC received notification from USDA-NRCS that it will be terminating TNC’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP) funding. Due to this grant termination, TNC and its EAP project partners must cease project-related activities and obligations. This means TNC can no longer continue processing applications and/or enrollments. Please note that all Data, Information and Records related to EAP applications will be handled in accordance with TNC’s Privacy Policy.

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Videos

Check out the following videos to learn more about agroforestry practices and how The Nature Conservancy and its partners are helping to expand the adoption of these practices throughout the United States.

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Alley Cropping

Learn how alley cropping helps farmers diversify their revenue, improve crop health, and benefit nature.

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What is Agroforestry?

Agroforestry is an ancient set of practices that benefits farmers, ranchers, and nature.

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Agroforestry and Climate

Agroforestry is one climate-smart approach to farming. Learn how this ancient practice benefits people, climate and nature.

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Silvopasture

Planting trees in places where livestock feed has a number of benefits for climate and nature. Watch this animated video to learn more.

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Windbreaks

Windbreaks do more than provide shelter to crops and livestock at the edges of fields. Find out more in this animated video.

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                                Interviews

Growing a Resilient Future Take a virtual field trip with The Nature Conservancy and Savanna Institute to the University of Illinois research farms. Learn how agroforestry practices can grow a resilient future for people, climate and nature.

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