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University of Missouri Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm
New Franklin, MO
Location:
New Franklin, MO
Total Acres:
665 Acres
Agroforestry Acres:
665 Acres
Year Established:
early 90s
Introduction
The MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm is the primary research site for the Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri. This farm includes numerous experimental nut (chestnut, black walnut, northern pecan, hazelnut, ‘Bucks Unlimited’ oak) and fruit (peach, pawpaw, elderberry) orchards for breeding and horticultural research. The farm also includes alley crop and pine silvopasture demonstration plots, and legacy pine straw, windbreak, and riparian buffer sites. Farm tours and educational events, including the annual Missouri Chestnut Roast in October, are hosted regularly.
Main Agroforestry Species
Chinese chestnut, Eastern black walnut, hybrid hazelnut, American elderberry, northern pecan
Contact Information
Main Contact:
Agroforestry Outreach Coordinators
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Email:
Website:
Social Link
Social Link
Site Visitors
Yes, by appointment.
Nursery or Planting Stock Provider Information
Agroforestry System Design
The 665-acre farm is situated in the Missouri River Hills in New Franklin, Missouri (USDA Hardiness Zone 6b). The farm receives approximately 1000 mm of rainfall annually and primarily sits on deep well-draining deposits of loess derived Menfro silt loam.
Personal or Collective Experiences
February 20, 2026 at 6:48:37 PM