Training
In addition to working collaboratively with farms and institutions to plan for and implement agroforestry practices, we offer training for service providers operating in the agriculture, conservation, and forestry sectors and the wider community.
Upcoming Trainings
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Alley Cropping Fundamentals for Techical Service Providers with Ocean Hour Farm
Date: August 7th, 2026
Location: Ocean Hour Farm, Newport, RI
Description:
Are you a service provider in the agriculture, conservation, or forestry sectors looking to learn how to design and implement alley cropping? Now is your chance! Alley cropping involves intentionally integrating trees with crops, where agricultural or horticultural plants are grown in the alleys between rows of trees. This agroforestry practice offers numerous benefits, including diversified farm income, increased crop production efficiency, and enhanced ecosystem functions. Join us for a day-long workshop to learn how to effectively plan and implement this valuable practice.
Educators:
Cost: Free
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Alley Cropping Fundamentals for Technical Service Providers with Wisconsin Land and Water
Date: October 23rd, 2026
Location: Seven Seeds Farm - Spring Green, Wisconsin
Description:
Are you a service provider in the agriculture, conservation, or forestry sectors looking to learn how to design and implement alley cropping? Now is your chance! Alley cropping intentionally integrates trees with crops, growing agricultural or horticultural plants in the alleys between rows of trees. This agroforestry practice offers many benefits, including diversified farm income, more efficient crop production, and stronger ecosystem functions. Join us for a day-long workshop to learn how to plan and implement this valuable practice effectively.
Educators: Meghan Giroux with Special Guests
Cost: Free
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Alley Cropping - Farmer Field Tour
Date: September 15th, 2026
Location: 1000 Stone Farm / Brookfield, VT
Description:
Tour 1000 Stone Farm with Interlace Commons and observe how trees and crops are integrated into hedgerows and alley-cropping systems. Hear from the farmer about planning, establishing, and managing the tree-crop integrated systems. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a farmer using this multifunctional practice.
Educators: Kyle Doda & Meghan Giroux
Cost: Free
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Growing Forest Botanicals with Little Hogback Farm
Date: May 8th, 2026
Location: Little Hogback Farm, Bristol VT
Description:
Are you a land steward or someone who advises them and wants to learn more about forest farming? Is so, join Interlace Commons, Wild Hudson Valley and Little Hogback Farm for a one-day intensive.
Forest farming, an ancient form of agroforestry, involves growing medicinal, edible, decorative, and craft crops under the canopy of a forest. This practice is utilized as a conservation and production management strategy that can enhance forested landscapes by planting botanical species that can produce future income from the resulting harvests. Additionally, it can improve forest health by increasing plant diversity, supporting wildlife habitat, and reducing the impact of harvesting wild non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
The increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has created a greater need for knowledge exchange. Join us to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges of cultivating forest botanicals.
Educators: Meghan Giroux & Anna Plattner
Cost: Free
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Growing Forest Botanicals with Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
Date: October 9th, 2025
Location: Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary, West Topsham VT
Description:
Are you a land steward or someone who advises them and wants to learn more about forest farming? Is so, join Interlace Commons, Wild Hudson Valley and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary for a one-day intensive.
Forest farming, an ancient form of agroforestry, involves growing medicinal, edible, decorative, and craft crops under the canopy of a forest. This practice is utilized as a conservation and production management strategy that can enhance forested landscapes by planting botanical species that can produce future income from the resulting harvests. Additionally, it can improve forest health by increasing plant diversity, supporting wildlife habitat, and reducing the impact of harvesting wild non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
The increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has created a greater need for knowledge exchange. Join us to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges of cultivating forest botanicals.
Educators: Meghan Giroux, Anna Plattner and Emily Ruff
Cost: Free
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Silvopasture Fundamentals for Technical Service Providers with Ocean Hour Farm
Date: Friday, August 14th, 2026
Location: Ocean Hour Farm, Newport, RI
Description:
If you advise land managers and are ready to learn about silvopasture, then this training is for you! Silvopasture is the intentional integration of forages, trees, and livestock, which can help increase the productivity and health of both farm and forest systems.
The increasing interest in agroforestry among land managers has produced a growing need for technical assistance. Join us and learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges associated with silvopasture.
Educators: Meghan Giroux & Eli Robers
Cost: Free
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Silvopasture Fundamentals for Technical Service Providers with Wisconsin Land and Water
Date: October 22nd, 2026
Location: Good Trouble Grove
Green Lake, Wisconsin
Description:
If you advise land managers and want to learn about silvopasture, this training is for you! Silvopasture intentionally integrates forages, trees, and livestock to help increase the productivity and health of both farm and forest systems.
Growing interest in agroforestry among land managers has created a growing need for technical assistance. Join us to learn about the principles, design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges of silvopasture.
Educators: Meghan Giroux & Eli Roberts
Cost: Free
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Silvopasture - Farmer Field Tour
Date: September 21st, 2026 / 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Choiniere Family Farm, 2465 Gore Rd, Highgate Center, VT
Description:
Join Interlace Commons for a field tour at Choiniere Family Farm, where we'll cover planning, implementation, and lessons learned with the farmer. Get firsthand insights and ask questions about applied silvopasture.
Educators: Matt Choiniere & Meghan Giroux
Cost: Free
Train the Trainer (TnT)
This program utilizes a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing framework. We teach technical service providers about the usefulness of agroforestry interventions. With specific learning outcomes in mind, our classes examine the policies that prevent or encourage adoption, the socioeconomic and biophysical influences of agroforestry, production cycles, impacts on livelihoods, landscape sustainability, risks, and trade-offs. Training includes both conceptual and experiential opportunities for learning.