Article: North American Agroforestry Conference returns to Missouri roots
- Catalyzing Agroforestry
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
Author: Center for Agroforestry News, University of Missouri, 2025
Sharing research and practice to inform the future of perennial landscapes
In late-July, 200 agroforestry professionals, scientists, farmers, technical assistance providers, educators, and students arrived in Columbia, Missouri for the 19th North American Agroforestry Conference (NAAC). The biennial conference was last hosted in Missouri in 2009. A decade and a half later, our colleagues, peers, and partners joined us once again to brave the heat July 23-25 on the University of Missouri’s beautiful campus and on nearby working farms and demonstration sites.
“Agroforestry science has come a long way over these decades, and we have a lot to show for ourselves here in Mid-Missouri” said Hannah Hemmelgarn, assistant director of the Center for Agroforestry and lead conference planner. “Hosting the conference gives us all an opportunity to connect the dots between our own and others’ research, our collective impact, and how we can grow together.”
Read the full article and find the excellent photo gallery at:
The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry: https://centerforagroforestry.org/
Association for Temperate Agroforestry: https://www.agroforestryassociation.org/
