Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)
Demonstration Site Profile
Demonstration Site Name
Quarter Circle 2C Farm
Demonstration Site Area
Randle, WA
Demonstration Site Contact Information
Patrick Shults
Agroforestry Practices Demonstrated
SIlvopasture, Planting fruit trees in pastures & reclaiming forest understory for pasture grazing.
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General Information
Agroforestry Profile
Size of each agroforestry practice
Geographic context
Rural
Open to contact regarding Agroforestry?
Yes
Land Tenure
Own
What species & products are being grown or produced in the agroforestry demo?
What is the scale of production?
Do you use other non-agroforestry conservation practices?
Targeted grazing/browsing with goats, rotational grazing with sheep, no til & mulching.
Total Site Size (acres)
Years in operation
Did you work with a Technical Service Provider or consultant for your design?
Year agroforestry systems established
Visitors?
Not accepting visitors
Demonstration Site Address
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)?
Willing to partner with Extension or NRCS or similar type groups to host events/demos. We are hosting a Soil Health workshop in one month with WSU Extension.
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
Work in Extension & personal interest as a Forestry/Range Management graduate.
What are your future plans?
Revitalize this old farm (been in the family since 1896) so it’s desirable for wildlife & people & maybe my kids can figure out how to make a profit with it if they want.
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. )
The farm is so big & as a mom with 3 small kids my hours & financial resources are limited. BUT, I chip away small margins & corners at a time to expand grazing into the trees & planting fruit tree pockets in fields when I am able.
Anything additional you want to share (i.e. economics, environmental, social impacts, etc.)