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January 2006 AGROFORESTRY NEWSLINE >>> January 2006 News of the science and practice of temperate agroforestry in North America, brought to you by the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA). IN THIS EDITION:
Analysis of Presentations at First World Congress of Agroforestry A recently-published analysis of papers presented at the First World Congress of Agroforestry (Orlando, June, 2004) showed that sustainability continues to be a central theme of agroforestry research and development. Papers presented by authors from tropical countries (88% of all presentations) focused on development issues such as proverty alleviation and food security, while many of those by authors from temperate regions emphasized the environmental services of agroforestry such as water quality and biodiversity. The major themes of the 750 presentations given were biological and ecological (28%), communication and knowledge integration (24%) and economics and social issues (23%). Online Proceedings of A Future Beneath the Trees A multimedia proceedings is now online of the conference A Future Beneath the Trees held at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada in August, 2005. Organized by the Centre for Non-Timber Resources, the conference brought together researchers, practitioners and others from around the world to share knowledge on the role of non-timber forest products in enhancing rural livelihoods and forest conservation. The online proceedings includes the abstracts and full text (PDF) of all presented papers. For those with broadband connections, streaming video (WMV) is also available for the speakers and discussions during the plenary sessions. Connor Announces $38 Million for Cooperative Conservation Projects USDA Press Release Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner today announced the availability of nearly $38 million in funding for competitively selected proposals from state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes, and individuals for projects in four conservation emphasis areas. The specific funding initiatives are as follows:
Growers Find Success with Year-round Veggies Paul and Alison Wiediger grow a full winter crop at their Au Naturel Farm outside Louisville, Kentucky. An article in The Courier-Journal highlights their operation and innovative practices. For example, the Wiedigers use high tunnels to grow leaf lettuce, braising mix, kale, mustard and spinach greens, bunching onions, carrots, beets, tomatoes, eggplants, and more - all year round. They sell their produce at a farmers’ market throughout the summer, and in winter they email their customers the week’s offerings and then accept return email orders. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to the following correspondents and sources for the information they contributed this month: Nair, PKR; Au Naturel Farm; USDA; Royal Roads University. YOU CAN HELP Please tell us about agroforestry-related news from your area or institution. We welcome your contributions of photos and/or news about useful information sources (in print and online), education and training opportunities, research or demonstration projects, success stories, etc. For submission guidelines, please visit www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=47. Contact the Newsline editor by e-mailing infonews@aftaweb.org. SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE To Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the Agroforestry Newsline: www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=7 |
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