Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)
Demonstration Site Profile
Demonstration Site Name
University of Missouri: Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm
Demonstration Site Area
New Franklin, MO
Demonstration Site Contact Information
Mallory Daily
Agroforestry Practices Demonstrated
Windbreaks, Riparian Buffer, Forest Farming, SIlvopasture, Germplasm repositories & breeding research - black walnut, chestnut, pawpaw, elderberry, pecan, hazelnut
https://www.facebook.com/mizzouharc and YouTube is @MizzouAgroforestry
General Information
Agroforestry Profile
Size of each agroforestry practice
Geographic context
Rural
Open to contact regarding Agroforestry?
Yes
Land Tenure
What species & products are being grown or produced in the agroforestry demo?
Chinese chestnut, Eastern Black Walnut, Hazelnut, Pecan, Elderberry, Pawpaw, some forest botanicals
What is the scale of production?
Do you use other non-agroforestry conservation practices?
Total Site Size (acres)
665
Years in operation
~30 for agroforestry research, ~70 as research farm
Did you work with a Technical Service Provider or consultant for your design?
Year agroforestry systems established
Visitors?
By appointment only
Demonstration Site Address
10 Research Center Rd. New Franklin, MO 65274
Did you receive any technical assistance for implementing your agroforestry demonstration?
Have you used grants or other financial assistance (cost share, etc.) to fund agroforestry?
Are you doing any marketing?
Who are you selling to? How are you selling? (CSA, farmers markets, distributors, etc.)
Does your farm offer educational programs? If Yes, what type(s)?
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
What are your future plans?
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. )
Anything additional you want to share (i.e. economics, environmental, social impacts, etc.)