Agroforestry Academy

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The Mid-American Agroforestry Working Group (MAAWG) holds the 2nd Agroforestry Academy on July 21-25, 2014 in Winona, Minnesota. Funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development grant.

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Understanding the carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry systems in central Alberta

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Shelterbelts, hedgerows and grazed woodlands are an important part of the agricultural landscape in central Alberta. These agroforestry systems provide wildlife habitat, serve as windbreaks, retain snow and water and reduce soil erosion.  The trees also capture and store carbon from the atmosphere, which helps to offset greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates impacts of tillage on soil health and productivity.

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