Conventional farming wisdom holds that pastures should be treeless, and livestock in woodlots only cause trouble …right? Surprise – when you strategically manage your cattle, pigs, and chickens foraging amongst managed crops of berries, fruits and nuts, you wind up with an agricultural ecosystem that benefits both animals and plants. In this myth-busting clip from our Building Your Permaculture Property Summit, Mark Shepard describes his silvopasture practices, crops, and surprising outcomes (Jurassic chickens!).

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