Best Thieves’ Cant Productions Podcasts (2025)

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PFG Archives: Grafting with Lupe Rios, Silvopasture with Eliza Greenman, and Farm Loans with Paul Dietmann 53:07

2d ago53:07

53:07

Lupe Rios talks about grafting, Eliza Greenman talks about mulberries and fruit exploring, and Paul Dietmann talks about farm loans and financing in these interviews from the 2019 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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3 Wishes for D&D 6E + Greater Than Games, the 5.2 SRD, and Required Reading for RPG Design 29:26

7d ago29:26

29:26

Chris and Jeremy make three wishes for the future of D&D. Plus, Greater Than Games halts production, the 5.2 SRD is officially in the Creative Commons, and Justin Alexander at The Alexandrian provides the reading list for a hypothetical college course on RPG design. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:24 News 10:…

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What's In Your Basket: RPGs as Easter Candy + the D&D 5.2 SRD, Castles & Crusades, and Bitter Chalice 27:38

14d ago27:38

27:38

Chris and Jeremy decide which Easter basket treats represent some of our favorite tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, WotC is set to release the new 5.2 SRD, 2024 D&D gets a round of errata, Castles & Crusades drops a new trio of sourcebooks, and more. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:34 News 10:11 Crowdfunding …

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Sembrando Vida, A Flagship Agroforestry Program in Mexico - with Pablo Gonzalez Moctezuma and Sophia Winkler-Schor 1:17:06

18d ago1:17:06

1:17:06

In 2018, the Mexican government launched a national program called Sembrando Vida, or “sowing life”, with the goal of reducing poverty and reforesting rural areas with agroforestry. Since the program’s launch, it has paid out billions of dollars and impacted over a million acres, and is now expanding to other central American countries. In this epi…

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The Lowdown: Campaign Kickoffs + Jeremy Crawford, Greg Bilsland, World's Largest Dungeon, and Solo Borg 42:54

21d ago42:54

42:54

Chris and Jeremy share campaign kickoff ideas from the ttrpg community. Plus, Jeremy Crawford is set to leave D&D while Greg Bilsland returns, and World's Largest Dungeon holds a design contest. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:27 News 16:34 Crowdfunding 19:12 The Lowdown: Campaign Kickoffs 41:56 Wrap…

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This or That + Chris Perkins, Critical Role, Alien RPG, and Riverbank 34:17

28d ago34:17

34:17

Chris and Jeremy play a game of This or That. Plus, Chris Perkins retires from D&D, Critical Role debuts Wildemount Wildlings, Alien RPG Surpasses the Million-Dollar Mark, and Kobold Press launches Riverbank crowdfunding. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:12 News 09:44 Crowdfunding 12:39 Main Topic: This or Tha…

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Perennial Beverage Workshop: Maple Syrup Sparkling Water, Acorn Kombucha, Shrub-Grown Shrubs, and More 46:23

1M ago46:23

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Perennial beverage makers discuss the processing, marketing, and development of syrups, sparkling waters, salves, cordials, shrubs, beers, wines, and other beverages made with perennial ingredients in this recorded workshop from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

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Character Backstories + Twenty-Sided Tavern, Pathfinder Runelords, Tales of the Valiant, Huckleberry, and Dungeons & Lasers 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Chris and Jeremy discuss RPG character backstories from both the player and GM perspectives. Plus, the Twenty-Sided Tavern is set to tour the U.S., Paizo teases the Runelords return to Pathfinder, Tales of the Valiant drops a terrific--and free--GM table resource, and more. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:06 …

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GM Tips: A Thieves' Cant Top 5 + Sigil VTT, Baldur's Gate, Frosthaven, and Kitten Apocalypse War 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Jeremy and Chris share five tips for prepping/running games and building GM confidence. Plus, bad news for Sigil VTT, a hint at future Baldur's Gate content, and Frosthaven gets a video game adaptation. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:44 News 10:51 Crowdfunding 13:06 GM Tips: A Thieves' Cant Top 5 33:25 Wrap…

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The Lowdown: GM Regrets From the TTRPG Community + Shadowdark, Helldivers 2, and DriveThru RPG 40:25

2M ago40:25

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Jeremy and Chris talk GM regrets with the ttrpg community in The Lowdown. Plus, Shadowdark: The Western Reaches is the first million-dollar ttrpg crowdfunding campaign of 2025, Helldivers 2 gets a board game adaptation, and print-on-demand prices at DriveThru RPG are set to increase. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 O…

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“This Felt Really Hard” - Obstacles to Perennial Adoption for Non-Operating Landowners 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

Host Jacob Grace talks with his friend Alex about her family’s experiences as non-operating landowners trying to establish perennial management on their historic Wisconsin farm, and the hurdles and roadblocks they have encountered along the way. Show notes at www.SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Forge of Creation: Making a Monster + Tabletop Gaming News and Commentary 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

Jeremy and Chris enter "The Forge of Creation" to craft a new tabletop RPG monster, using the revised Tome of Adventure Design from Mythmere Games. Plus, the GAMA Origins Awards nominees, Green Ronin celebrates 25 years, and new details on the D&D starter set. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:26 News 09:40 Cro…

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Shady Picks: A Thieves' Cant Monster Draft + Tabletop Gaming News and Commentary 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

Jeremy and Chris make "Shady Picks" in a draft of their favorite tabletop RPG monsters. Plus, D&D Beyond releases its virtual tabletop, Free League announces 'Invincible' RPG, Kingmaker for Pathfinder is on Humble Bundle, and World's Largest Dungeon returns for a 20th anniversary. Email [email protected] 01:39 News 08:47 Crowdfunding 11:10 …

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Hedgelaying in the UK with Martin Turner, George Pidgeon, and Steven McCulloch 1:23:29

2M ago1:23:29

1:23:29

This January, Savanna Institute staff member MJ Oviatt visited the UK to study hedgelaying with members of the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association. In this episode, we hear MJ’s recorded conversations with hedgelayers Martin Turner, George Pidgeon, and Steven McCulloch. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF/…

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Culinary Creativity with Beth Dooley, Francesca Hong, and Odessa Piper 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Chefs and perennial food advocates Beth Dooley, Francesca Hong, and Odessa Piper discuss cooking and baking with perennial ingredients, favorite recipes, and suggestions for being engaged and “curious eaters” in this recorded session from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

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"In Some Cases It's Actually Not That Hard" - Silvopasture Farm Tour with Erik Hagan 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

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Erik Hagan, farm director of the Spring Green Campus, leads a farm tour of silvopasture systems in this recording from a field day in August 2024. Show notes at SavannaInstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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The Pros and Cons of Windbreaks and Riparian Buffers - Eliza Greenman and Nate Lawrence 59:15

4M ago59:15

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Tree crop researchers Eliza Greenman and Nate Lawrence discuss the pros, cons, and tradeoffs of windbreak and riparian buffer management for ecosystem services and profitability in this recording from the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Visualizing Your Future Farm - A Guided Meditation with Barbara Decré 26:06

4M ago26:06

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Barbara Decré, assistant director of our Agroforestry Adoption program, leads a guided meditation to help you visualize a perennial farming project five, fifteen and thirty years from now. What is your "why", and how does it help shape your vision? Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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The R(evolution) of Indigenous Foodways with Chef Sean Sherman - PFG 2024 1:31:35

5M ago1:31:35

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Chef Sean Sherman delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering in October 2024. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Why Trees Die (and what we can do to help them!) with Steve Gabriel - PFG 2024 1:03:51

5M ago1:03:51

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Agroforester Steve Gabriel leads the audience in a conversation about why agroforestry plantings fail and what we can do to help projects succeed in this recorded session at the 2024 Perennial Farm Gathering. Link to Steve’s resources: https://www.farmingwithtrees.org/projects/whytreesdie Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

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Ag Policy and the Farm Bill with Chuck Anderas and Margaret Krome 54:52

8M ago54:52

54:52

Chuck Anderas and Margaret Krome from the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute's policy team discuss the need for a new Farm Bill, the importance of ag policy in expanding perennial agriculture, and what types of engagement can have the greatest impact on policymakers.By Savanna Institute

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“We’re In the Belly of the Beast” - Illinois Agroforestry Farm Tour with Kaitie Adams 56:08

8M ago56:08

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A tour of 4H Memorial Demonstration Farm at Allerton Park in central Illinois with Demonstration Farms Director Kaitie Adams and Savanna Institute staff. This farm features windbreaks and alley cropping with timber species planted into a row crop field, and relies on a number of innovative partnerships with landowners and farmer collaborators. You …

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Spring Green Campus Tour with Farm Director Erik Hagan 1:11:57

9M ago1:11:57

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This episode takes you on an audio tour of the Savanna Institute's North Farm, part of our Spring Green Campus in southern Wisconsin. Hear farm director Erik Hagan talk about chestnuts, hazelnuts, silvopasture with sheep, and more! Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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"Forest Farming Is A Gateway" with Dr. Eric Burkhart 1:16:34

9M ago1:16:34

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A recording of Dr. Eric Burkhart's forest farming workshop at the Savanna Institute's Spring Green Campus. Learn more about forest stewardship and non-timber forest products like ginseng, wild edibles, and more! Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part II: Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver 57:11

10M ago57:11

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The road trip continues! We hear from agroforesters and authors Steve Gabriel, Eric Toensmeier, and Akiva Silver on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Northeast Agroforestry Road Trip Part I: Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice 1:26:30

10M ago1:26:30

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Road trip! We hear from agroforesters Sven Pihl, Seva Water, and Joe Orefice on a road trip to the northeast. Show notes at savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF.By Savanna Institute

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Canopy Compass: A New Tree Crop Suitability Mapping Tool - with Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz 36:05

11M ago36:05

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Monika Shea and Kevin Wolz, two of the researchers behind Canopy Compass, describe the history and the potential of this new web-based tree crop suitability mapping tool. You can access Canopy Compass at www.canopycompass.comBy Savanna Institute

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Persimmon Folklore, Fruit Exploring, and Genetics - with Eliza Greenman 1:04:20

11M ago1:04:20

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Savanna Institute researcher Eliza Greenman describes her search for the best-tasting American persimmon cultivars, which involves box turtles, pudding competitions, indigenous plant breeding, extinct megafauna, missing research scientists, and more. Recorded at the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

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"We Can't Call Them Superfruit" - Barriers to Berry Markets with Bill Davison & PJ Connolly 1:13:51

12M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Savanna Institute staff members Bill Davison and PJ Connolly describe their work to expand regional markets for four nutritionally-dense perennial berries: black currant, elderberry, aronia, and honeyberry. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAFBy Savanna Institute

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Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Chestnut Research, and More 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

A compilation of short interviews from our recent videos, featuring Nightfall Farm, Riveredge Nature Center, Scott Brainard & Eliza Greenman, Grassland 2.0 and Canopy Farm Management. Videos by Man Alone Media and Windborne Media. Videos and show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialafBy Savanna Institute

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“You Can’t Believe It Grows Here” - Project Pawpaw with Adam D’Angelo 48:50

1y ago48:50

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Adam D’Angelo, founder of Project Pawpaw, answers commonly asked questions about this elusive and beloved North American fruit. Project Pawpaw: https://www.projectpawpaw.com Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/By Savanna Institute

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A Thorny Topic: Black Locust and Honey Locust for Agroforestry 31:41

1y ago31:41

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A lot of people hate black locust and honey locust trees, but some people think they hold great potential for agroforestry. Greg Judy, Austin Unruh, Steve Gabriel, Brett Chedzoy, Eliza Greenman, and others share their perspective in this episode. Show notes: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/…

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“Spreadsheets on the Radio” - Farm Viability and the Fruit & Nut Compass with John Hendrickson 1:04:37

1y ago1:04:37

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Spreadsheet wizard John Hendrickson helps host Jacob Grace get started with the Fruit and Nut Compass, a free spreadsheet tool for producers to track the financial viability of their enterprises. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF Free compass tools at https://cias.wisc.edu/our-work/farming-systems/farm-viability/…

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Getting Started with Forest Farming - Ingrid Daudert, Karam Sheban, and Robin Suggs 59:20

1y ago59:20

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This episode features portions of the PFG 2023 panel discussion "Everything You Wanted to Know About Forest Farming (But Didn't Know to Ask)", featuring Ingrid Daudert from Misty Dawn Farm in Wisconsin, Karam Sheban from the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition, and Robin Suggs from Appalachian Sustainable Development. Show notes and links at www.sav…

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Agroforestry for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation - with Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea 50:15

1y ago50:15

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Savanna Institute research scientists Nate Lawrence and Monika Shea dig into the details of agroforestry for climate change mitigation (through reduced inputs and carbon sequestration) and climate adaptation (through better mapping and management, among other things). Show notes and links at www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF…

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“Joy Is What Emerges From Connection” - Q&A with Author Ross Gay 53:30

1y ago53:30

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Author and poet Ross Gay speaks with silvopasture farmer Liz Brownlee in a recorded keynote session from the 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/PerennialAF/By Savanna Institute

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“Grass Holds the World Together” - A Beginning Farmer Interviews Greg Judy 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

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This episode features a recorded phone interview between Missouri silvopasture farmer and author Greg Judy and Iowa State University student Jesse Matt, recorded in 2018 as part of a Savanna Institute outreach project. Show notes: www.savannainstitute.org/perennialafBy Savanna Institute

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Q&A With "Braiding Sweetgrass" Author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer - PFG 2023 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

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Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, ecologist and author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "Gathering Moss", answers questions from the audience of our 2023 Perennial Farm Gathering. Moderated by author and Leopold scholar Curt Meine.By Savanna Institute

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"You Should Consider Maple Syrup Production" - with Tony Johnson 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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Wisconsin Extension forestry specialist Tony Johnson discusses how maple syrup production can open doors for other agroforestry enterprises, and how Wisconsin woodland owners can get started. Plus, Scott Brainard and Eliza Greenman describe the benefits of persimmons as an agroforestry crop. Show notes at www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf…

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Choosing the Right Livestock with Cherrie Nolden 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

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Goats, sheep, cattle, hogs, horses, and fowl all have different diets, behavior, and impacts on the land. Choosing the right type of livestock for you and your farm is key to success. Wisconsin farmer and researcher Cherrie Nolden discusses the strenghts, weaknesses, and needs of different types of livestock in this recording from the 2022 Perennia…

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"What Would It Look Like?" - Introduction to Agroforestry with the Field Notes Podcast 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

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Host Jacob Grace and Eric Wolske of Canopy Farm Management join Will Fulwider and Michael Geissinger, hosts of the Field Notes podcast from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, to answer questions that Wisconsin crop farmers might have about agroforestry. Show notes at: https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf Field Notes …

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"My Dad and I Are Both Stubborn..." Generational Dynamics with Jacob Marty 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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Jacob Marty reflects on how his relationship with his father has shaped the dynamics on their sixth generation family farm in southern Wisconsin in this recording from the 2017 Perennial Farm Gathering. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennial-af-generational-dynamics-with-jacob-marty/…

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Tree Crop Improvement Research with Scott Brainard 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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Scott Brainard, a plant breeding specialist working for the Savanna Institute, gives an overview of the institute's goals and strategies for breeding more productive and resilient tree crop varieties. Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/By Savanna Institute

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“Embrace the Chaos” - Dayna Burtness, Beth Dooley, Eliza Greenman, and Anna Lappé 1:02:03

1+ y ago1:02:03

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In this recording from our 2021 Perennial Farm Gathering, farmer Dayna Burtness moderates an online panel conversation with cookbook author Beth Dooley, orchardist and historical horticulturist Eliza Greenman, and author and food justice advocate Anna Lappé. Hear more at https://www.youtube.com/@SavannaInstitute…

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“The Benefits of Silvopasture Are Endless” - Farm Tour with Erik Hagan and Michael Dolan 42:00

1+ y ago42:00

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A recording of our July 27th, 2023 pasture walk at the Spring Green Campus with farm director Erik Hagan and farmer Michael Dolan. Erik and Michael share lessons learned and compare "silvopasture by addition" and "silvopasture by subtraction". Show notes at https://www.savannainstitute.org/perennialaf/…

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Building an Agroforestry Business with Austin Unruh 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

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Austin Unruh, owner of Trees for Graziers and author of "The Grazier’s Guide to Trees", tells the story of how he started his agroforestry business in southeastern Pennsylvania and shares the advice he wished he had gotten as a beginning agroforestry entrepreneur in this recording from our 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering. You can learn more about Aus…

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“It’s Better To Learn From Other People’s Mistakes” - with Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm 51:51

2y ago51:51

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Kathy Dice and Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm in southeastern Iowa have been practicing agroforestry for decades. In July, podcast host Jacob Grace visited Red Fern Farm to ask Tom and Kathy what they see as the three biggest agroforestry mistakes people can make, learn what their most profitable tree crops are, and explore their established, profitable…

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Black Currants: From Farm to Flavor, a Once-Forbidden Fruit 12:56

2y ago12:56

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This mini-episode features voices from our 2021 black currant tasting event: farmers Kevin Wolz and Erin Schneider and chefs Odessa Piper and Colton Schara. You can learn more about growing and marketing black currants at https://www.savannainstitute.org/blackcurrants/By Savanna Institute

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Coppice Agroforestry with Mark Krawczyk 42:31

2y ago42:31

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Exerpts from Mark Krawczyk's presentation at the 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering, drawing from Mark's new book, "Coppice Agroforestry". Mark provides an overview of techniques and tree crops for coppicing, or "the ancient practice of resprout silviculture" - cutting off trees to make them resprout and regrow in useful ways. More at https://www.savann…

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"Fearless Farm Finances" with Paul Dietmann and The Cutting Edge Podcast 48:33

2y ago48:33

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Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer for Compeer Financial’s Emerging Markets program, talks with host Jacob Grace and with Steffen Mirsky from the UW-Madison Division of Extension's Emerging Crops program and co-host of The Cutting Edge Podcast. Paul has worked for many years helping farmers and landowners find ways to finance new crops or emergi…

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