Name
Regenerative Principles of Contour Lines Agroforestry
Date & Time
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Speakers
Thomas Leonard, Contour Lines / Modern Harvest Farms
Jackson Benefield, Contour Lines
Christopher Link, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Jackson Benefield, Contour Lines
Christopher Link, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Description
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.
Location Name
C105
Full Address
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Building C
Atlanta, GA 30313
United States
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Building C
Atlanta, GA 30313
United States
Session Type
Class/Lecture
Area of Region
South Carolina, North Carolina
Topics
Climate Resiliency, Community Food Strategies, Farmer Resources, In the Field, Niche Ag Enterprises