Savanna Institute Launches Summer 2019 Upper Midwest Agroforestry Program

2/22/19: The Savanna Institute is launching a Midwestern Agroforestry Farmer Apprenticeship Program beginning in summer 2019. Apprentices will spend 10 weeks working with an agroforestry farmer, with part- to full-time employment throughout the course. Students will learn about perennial crop establishment, management, and harvest, farm planning, equipment use and maintenance, marketing, finance and more. The program is free, with compensation and room and board depending on the host farm. Limited spots are open and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2019.