Agroforestry research and extension education at 1890 universities and its impact in the Southeast

作者：Karki U; Idassi J; Mentreddy S R; Gurung N; Karki L; Bambo S; Christian C

来源：Agroforestry Systems, 2016, 90(5): 715-722.

DOI：10.1007/s10457-016-9934-y

• Alley cropping
• Farmers
• Forest farming
• Landowners
• Professionals
• Silvopasture

Agroforestry is a sustainable land-use system that involves an intentional integration and management of trees, crops, and/or livestock in a single management unit. Well managed agroforestry systems offer more economical, environmental, and social benefits compared to monocultures of its components. Continuous research, education, and extension efforts are necessary to promote agroforestry practices. Agroforestry research, education, and extension activities ongoing at the 1890 universities located in the South and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, Epes, Alabama are presented in this article. Additionally, some of the funding support received by these institutions to conduct agroforestry activities, and the involvement of professionals, farmers, landowners, and students in these activities are discussed.

• 出版日期2016-10