Agroforestry School

MARCH 1ST – AGROFORESTRY WORKSHOP AT RED TOP FARM IN PAONIA 10am-4pm

Learn about fruit tree pruning and integrating agroforestry concepts in orchards. Arborist and permaculturist Gabe Riley will educate, demonstrate, and coach hands-on fruit tree pruning on mature fruit trees.

Meet in Paonia or carpool from Carbondale.

Call 970-456-3480 for more information and to register.

MARCH 4TH & 5TH – AGROFORESTRY WORKSHOP AT CRMPI* 10am-4pm

Carpool from Basalt.

Call 970-456-3480 for more information and to register.

SATURDAY: fruit tree pruning and integrating agroforestry concepts in outdoor growing sites. Arborist and permaculturist Gabe Riley will educate, demonstrate, and coach hands-on fruit tree pruning on mature fruit trees.

SUNDAY: tree pruning and integrating agroforestry concepts in greenhouses:

Mushroom cultivation discussion and demonstration by Matthew “Mateo” Radeo of Toadstool Traditions

Commercial San Pedro propagation discussion and demonstration by Nate Flamik:

Brief history 

Overview of genus, species, varieties, and forms

Growing conditions/ ways to grow them in cold climates

Propagation: from cuttings / seed / graft

Demonstration: seed sowing and/or grafting


Vermicomposting/worm farming

Compost tea

Citrus grafting demonstration by Jerome

*These workshops are operated under Jerome Osentowski’s agricultural use-by-right through his agricultural business, Jerome’s Organics.