acopo is one of those people who are hard to forget. His stories reveal truly rich experiences on the ground, but also a truly well-thought-out, unique vision of how all life on Earth could better coexist and thrive together. Agroforestry for him is more than just farming. It is rather grounded in respect for the land we are stewarding while receiving delicious food in return. It is about partnership and equitable exchange. Jacopo manages the Tenuta di Paganico, a 1500-hectare organic farm nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. There, he harmonises livestock, forestry, and crop production, raising heritage breeds…

We introduce Marcie Mayer, a renowned expert in acorn gathering, processing, storage, and culinary applications, and the founder of the OAKMEAL Acorn Initiative on Kea Island in Greece. Marcie's dedication to preserving the ancient oak forest and silvopastoral agroforestry system, as well as accompanying the local communities in embracing the acorn practices, heritage of Kea, has been nothing short of astonishing. Author of "Eating Acorns" and several research papers on the subject, Marcie's life on the island of Kea is a far cry from her Silicon Valley roots and academic background at UC Berkeley. Her OAKMEAL Acorn Initiative, built on…

This is a unique story about the beautiful intersection of art and agroforestry that has great power of changemaking. Meet Maja Lindström Kling, an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Rotverket ( "Board of Roots" in Swedish), who recently relocated from the serene Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Her journey into the world of agroforestry began in 2016, captivated by its potential to address pressing global issues like food security and climate change.

The first story of our EURAF blog series #AgroforestryStories introduces you to Łukasz Nowacki, a passionate farmer, permaculture designer, teacher, and consultant. Based in central Poland, Łukasz has transformed a barren piece of land into a thriving agroforestry haven he calls "Dolina Mgieł" (Valley of Mists). Inspired by an article about a small agroforestry farm in his early childhood, Łukasz's journey into regenerative agriculture began over a decade ago. Through his dedication to permaculture design, he has successfully implemented silvopasture agroforestry practices on his farm.  Łukasz shares insights from his 11-year experience, discussing the challenges he's overcome and the remarkable…