This one day workshop is organized at the request of the USDA National Agroforestry Center as part of their strategic plan to foster the science, practice and application of agroforestry in the U.S. The USDA has asked us to investigate the creation of an Agroforestry Working Group in our region, similar to those that have been formed in other parts of the country. This meeting is intended to bring together potential agroforestry practicing agencies, cooperators and farmers from the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region, to learn from each other and hear who is doing what in relation to agroforestry education, reserach and outreach. We hope the workshop will energize the agroforestry community in the PNW and ignite interest to identify work to be done, roles to be played, and potential funding sources.
Oregon State University is hosting the meeting at the OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center. Complimentary lunch and coffee will be provided for meeting participants.