Temperate Climate Syntropic Agroforestry
September 4th-5th, Rinelander, Wisconsin
Learn the theory and practice of syntropic agroforestry in a temperate climate. Syntropic agroforestry is a method of regenerative agriculture that optimizes natural processes to generate high yields, disease resistance and drought resistance. We will cover the theory of syntropic agroforestry, and we will plant some tree lines on location.
Thursday & Friday
10:00am - 1:00pm Hands on activities to learn prep and isntallation
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lunch and Break
2:30pm - 5:00pm Principles of Syntropic Agroforestry
Roger Gietzen
Roger Gietzen is a father, doctor, and humanitarian worker who first started learning about syntropic agroforestry in 2016 when he hired a consultant to come to Haiti. He could see that this approach could help address the food insecurity, soil erosion and deforestation that is ravaging the country, as well as provide a path for financial security. The journey to bring this method to Haiti and make it simple enough that an average family farmer can grasp it, has taken Roger to Brazil and eventually to Ernst’s cacao farm. After years of intense study in the tropics, Roger started applying this method in the temperate climate and now looks forward to sharing what he has learned with others.
Amenities
- Camping onsite is available at no cost.
- This will include access to bathrooms, water and a kitchen to prepare food..
- To keep cost low, food is not provided but access to a kitchen will be available.