Mark Shepard - Agroforestry Farm Tour Video Series

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Published 2019-01-03
Mark Shepard of New Forest Farm operates an edible woody crops nursery, Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC, and is the author of the book "Restoration Agriculture". Mark says that his goal is to convert his farm in southwest Wisconsin into a "perennial polyculture agroforestry system that mimics the oak savanna."

You can learn more about agroforestry and perennial agriculture at our website: www.savannainstitute.org.

Funding for this video was provided by the USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Service (www.northcentralsare.org/).
All Comments (21)
  • @dylnthmsn420
    As a Central Massachusetts native/resident, I know all about where Mark grew up, but the inspiration I get from this "self-professed asshole" is immeasurable. I'm on rental property and every year i'm here it gets better, because I know that people will always be here. Why not leave some quality food behind? Thank you Mark! You're a huge inspiration to this Worcester native!
  • @klaussemand
    "When you're doing an ally-crop systems, you end up with option." Great quote and thanks for an insightful tour of your land.
  • @gnarmarmilla
    Marvelous. I’m so thankful for this man and for what he is doing. I pray to God that more farmers will become wise like he is, for this method of farming is indubitably better for the planet and for the human race over all. Thank you very much for running this.
  • @TheWoodlandOrchard
    Mark has been an inspiration over the years, as I developed and learned about my site. Would be good to see more footage from/about him as recent video appears to be sparse. Thanks for the upload.
  • @showmemotion
    Mark Shepard has so cool stuff happening on his farm. I hope others consider restoration agriculture on their farms
  • @steben3318
    Stunningly good way of interacting with nature, his way of letting nature take its course is fabulous. I pray for mother nature for him to go viral/global and replace modern agriculture completely. 3,000 likes .
  • @Mario-sw4en
    Great way to farm. More farmers need to learn from what you are doing. 👍✌
  • @roberthite966
    Thank you for the Hazelnut trees. Their doing great.I was amazed to see them flowering the first year.
  • @tj21bem
    There are blight resistant American chestnut being sold in Alachua, Florida. I think Mr Sheppard should plant them, too.
  • @ActionEcology
    Great video. Always like to hear more about Mark and his system - arguably one of the best examples of RegenAg in action anywhere. Would love to see more.
  • @ranierioliveira4911
    good job, my respect from Brazil. One day I´ll get there, it´s a great inspiration.
  • @MarkShepard
    One of the best Mark Shepard videos ever! (of course I'm kind of biased since my name is Mark Shepard too! LOL)
  • @haribo666adler
    Great vid! I’ve got to tray the idea of planting asparagus with native grasses... but before that I guess I need more research but I’m looking forward to it!
  • @dou40006
    Suffice to say that your crop fields look much different and much less depressing than the corn fields of the Midwest where you can’t spot a single tree in miles. This the future , I love chessnut and they’re are beautiful trees of excellent wood
  • @elzeliendejong1393
    Dit lijkt toch zo'n super logische, slimme manier van boeren. Echt geweldig.