The Dartmouth Farm grows more than 4000 pounds of diverse organic produce, with over 60 varieties of vegetables, grains, and flowers. In addition to annual production, Dartmouth hosts several agroforestry research sites, one of which is a small nursery with native shrubs and trees. In this workshop, researcher Kristen Jovanelly will discuss the utility of incorporating trees on farms, some example agroforestry systems and growing your own trees and shrubs. We will overview nursery design for a small and low-input treed system.
Dartmouth Farm's goal is for our produce to have impact not only for those who eat it, but for our students too by creating meaningful hands-on experiences on the farm that connects them to our community, our foodshed, and our environment in a tangible way. The farm produces a wide variety of food and hosts a number of educational programs, events, and ongoing research projects. Kristen Jovanelly grew up in Connecticut and studied Conservation Biology at St. Lawrence University and holds a Master of Forestry from the Yale School of the Environment. In pursuit of a PhD, she is currently researching social ecological entanglements.
