Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)
Demonstration Site Profile
Demonstration Site Name
Shepherd Ridge Farm
Demonstration Site Area
Lansing, NY
Demonstration Site Contact Information
Abigail Gilson
Agroforestry Practices Demonstrated
SIlvopasture, Food Forest
512-623-0511
Shepherd Ridge Farm
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?
chestnuts, hazelnuts, beef
What is the scale of production?
practically non existent right now
Do you use other non-agroforestry conservation practices?
Yes
Total Site Size (acres)
38
Years in operation
6
Did you work with a Technical Service Provider or consultant for your design?
Year agroforestry systems established
2016
Visitors?
By appointment only
Demonstration Site Address
1511 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY 14882
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?
Barely; one web page
Who are you selling to? How are you selling? (CSA, farmers markets, distributors, etc.)
Not selling yet on large scale
Does your farm offer educational programs? If Yes, what type(s)?
No
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
Was inspired by Mark Shephard's book
What are your future plans?
5 acre hazelnut orchard, more black locust planted, more cattle
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. )
lack of farm income (not overcome)
Anything additional you want to share (i.e. economics, environmental, social impacts, etc.)