Agroforestry
An Agroecological Approach
Agroforestry
ALE 5990 | CRN 61970
Program Snapshot
Next Start Date | How Often | Learning Format | Online Learning Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Summer | In Person | Synchronous |
Required Group Meetings | Duration | Time Commitment | Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am-12:45pm Eastern | 4 weeks | 6-8 hours/week | UVM Credit |
Overview
Agroforestry is a field of knowledge that has been practiced for millennia by Indigenous farmers. At its most basic it represents the integrated management of trees, with agricultural crops, to obtain a diversity of social, economic and ecological benefits. In the 1970s, it emerged as an academic field of knowledge, drawing interest from scientists and practitioners across the globe. Most recently, interest has grown in agroforestry as an alternative land use option to confront climate change. This course presents a conceptual and practical overview of the field of agroforestry. Examples are drawn from both temperate and tropical regions. We will also engage with farmers and researchers managing agroforestry systems across New England.
Instructor
Co-Director, Institute for Agroecology • Professor of Agroecology and Environmental Studies, Department of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment
Ernesto.Mendez@uvm.edu