Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)
Demonstration Site Profile
Demonstration Site Name
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm
Demonstration Site Area
Alexander, NC
Demonstration Site Contact Information
Chris Link
Agroforestry Practices Demonstrated
Windbreaks, Riparian Buffer, Alley Cropping, Forest Farming, SIlvopasture
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General Information
Agroforestry Profile
Size of each agroforestry practice
8 acres
Geographic context
Rural
Open to contact regarding Agroforestry?
Yes
Land Tenure
Own
What species & products are being grown or produced in the agroforestry demo?
Hazelnut, Chestnut, elderberry, willow, locust, false indigo, poplar, mulberry, paw paw, persimmon
What is the scale of production?
8 acres
Do you use other non-agroforestry conservation practices?
Yes
Total Site Size (acres)
8 acres
Years in operation
1
Did you work with a Technical Service Provider or consultant for your design?
Contour Lines, Virginia Tech
Year agroforestry systems established
2023
Visitors?
By appointment only
Demonstration Site Address
180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28787
Did you receive any technical assistance for implementing your agroforestry demonstration?
Contour Lines, Virginia Tech
Have you used grants or other financial assistance (cost share, etc.) to fund agroforestry?
Virginia Tech, Contour Lines
Are you doing any marketing?
No
Who are you selling to? How are you selling? (CSA, farmers markets, distributors, etc.)
No
Does your farm offer educational programs? If Yes, what type(s)?
Yes, tours, workdays, workshops
How did you get involved in agroforestry?
Through practice
What are your future plans?
Expand and manage
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. )
Funding
Anything additional you want to share (i.e. economics, environmental, social impacts, etc.)