Agroforestry could give Maine path to ecological, economic promise
Agroforestry, an age-old concept, could provide a path to Maine’s future. Part of the regenerative agriculture movement, it involves an integrated approach to cultivating trees with crops and – sometimes – livestock. These diversified farm systems nourish soil health and wildlife while offering more resilience in a warming world — locking up atmospheric carbon, absorbing floodwaters, and sheltering crops and animals from high winds and extreme heat. “Diversity is really key to sustainability for small farms and the ecology of farms,” said vegetable farmer Max Boudreau of Wins...
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