Contour Lines Corp provides free trees and technical assistance to farmers in exchange for the implementation of soil conservation practices. This session will focus on the science and strategies behind the soil-conserving techniques that Contour Lines recommends for their agroforestry projects in the U.S. These projects are designed to limit planting and maintenance expenses and to improve the survival rate of seedlings. Thomas discusses contour farming, berms and swales, nitrogen fixing support trees, chop and drop mulching, and integrating cover crops into agroforestry systems. After the presentation a panel of farmers who have worked with Contour Lines will share their experience and answer audience questions.