April 2022
Agroforestry Connection
Agroforestry Connection is sent to you by the USDA National Agroforestry Center to update you on new agroforestry-related publications, events, and other items of interest. Please share this issue of Agroforestry Connection through your network of friends, colleagues, and agriculture, forestry, and conservation partners. Agroforestry Connection is distributed approximately every other month.

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New from the Center
Silvopasture in the United States
This new research publication provides insights into silvopasture adoption in the U.S., including reasons for adoption, producer satisfaction, and research needs.
Implications of State Preferential Property Tax Programs for Agroforestry
This research publication describes the challenges and opportunities for agroforestry practitioners to participate in state preferential property tax programs.
Marketing Agroforestry Practices
This publication shares experiences with marketing agroforestry products, from family-run farms to intermediaries assisting with market access. It also provides examples of how USDA and other programs can provide financial or technical assistance at different phases of market development.
More to Explore
Tree Advisor
This tool can be used to select trees and shrubs for conservation and production purposes in the northern and central Great Plains.
Guide to Agroforestry Research Funding Opportunities
This guide provides information about USDA programs that can be used to advance agroforestry research, as well as examples of agroforestry research projects funded through these programs.
How can agroforestry increase carbon sequestration?
This information sheet shows how agroforestry practices can be designed to mitigate climate change.
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Around USDA
National Agroforestry Survey
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released an important survey for farmers who said "yes" to a question about agroforestry in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Please keep an eye out for this survey! The deadline for responding to the survey has been extended until April 30, 2022.
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022.
Agroforestry Across USDA Agencies
USDA supports agroforestry across its agencies through their mission programs, short-term projects, and research activities. This brochure describes how the eight member agencies of the Interagency Agroforestry Team and the USDA Agroforestry Executive Steering Committee each contribute to advancing agroforestry through their unique expertise and approaches.
American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program
NIFA is accepting grant applications for the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment program to provide historically underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners technical support in accessing USDA programs and services. Technical assistance projects can provide support in many key areas, such as outreach about USDA programs and services, agriculture cooperative development training and support, capacity building training and land access technical support, and targeted support related to agriculture production. The deadline to submit applications is June 1, 2022.