Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)
Demonstration Site Profile
Demonstration Site Name
Coahoma Orchards
Demonstration Site Area
Saint Louis, MO
Demonstration Site Contact Information
Dail Chambers
Agroforestry Practices Demonstrated
Forest Farming, Food Forest
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General Information
Agroforestry Profile
Size of each agroforestry practice
2 city lots
Geographic context
Urban
Open to contact regarding Agroforestry?
Yes
Land Tenure
Own
What species & products are being grown or produced in the agroforestry demo?
strawberries, n red cherry, persimmon, paw paw
What is the scale of production?
small
Do you use other non-agroforestry conservation practices?
berms
Total Site Size (acres)
1/10th of an acre (2 city lots)
Years in operation
3
Did you work with a Technical Service Provider or consultant for your design?
non profit
Year agroforestry systems established
2020
Visitors?
By appointment only
Demonstration Site Address
3829 Greer Ave Saint Louis Mo 63106
Did you receive any technical assistance for implementing your agroforestry demonstration?
non profit
Have you used grants or other financial assistance (cost share, etc.) to fund agroforestry?
Grow Native! for watering system
Are you doing any marketing?
social media
Who are you selling to? How are you selling? (CSA, farmers markets, distributors, etc.)
private word of mouth
Does your farm offer educational programs? If Yes, what type(s)?
herbalism course, community engagement
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
life long love
What are your future plans?
keep going!
Can you describe any of the barriers or obstacles that you've overcome in establishing and maintaining your agroforestry demonstration site? (ex. land access, financial challenges, labor, operation costs, etc. )
none
Anything additional you want to share (i.e. economics, environmental, social impacts, etc.)
none