Welcome! We invite you to join us for one or two days of silvopasture training. Choose one 100-level workshop, (whichever date works best for you), and optionally add on a 200-level workshop for a deeper dive.

100-Level Silvopasture Fundamentals

June 15, 2026 OR June 16, 2026 | Stanardsville, VA

Kick off your silvopasture journey with this two-day foundational training designed for natural resource professionals, producers, and educators. This course introduces core agroforestry and silvopasture principles through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on field experience. Participants will explore design concepts, site assessment, and real-world applications while gaining practical tools and resources from regional partners. NRCS, DCR, and SAF continuing education credits are available.

Free of cost | light morning refreshments & lunch included
Start/End Time: June 15 at 8:30 am-4:30pm
Start/End Time: June 16 at 8:30 am-4:30pm
Sign up for just one day!

200-Level Silvopasture Design Intensive

June 17, 2026 | Rapidan, VA

Advance your practice with this 200-level silvopasture training designed for those ready to move from fundamentals into applied design, planning, and implementation. Beginning at the George Washington Carver Agricultural Research Center and transitioning to Val Verde Farm, this immersive experience blends expert-led field instruction with collaborative design work. Participants will engage in real-world system exploration, site evaluations, and preliminary design development using conservation and management principles. The course concludes with technical training, peer feedback, and offers NRCS, DCR, and SAF continuing education credits.

Free of cost | light morning refreshments & lunch included
Start Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pre-requisite requirements: If registering for a 200-level workshop, you must 1) complete the silvopasture online course, 2) attend a 100-level Silvopasture Fundamentals workshop, or 3) have equivalent experience. The online course is FREE and a coupon code will be provided after registration in a confirmation email. No pre-requisites are required for the 100-level workshops.

Intended Audiences

This training series is intended for natural resource and conservation professionals who work with farmers and ranchers on best management practices, particularly in the Rappahannock and York River watersheds. This includes the following: Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Department of Conservation and Recreation, American Farmland Trust, Land Trust, Environmental Councils, etc.

Questions?

For more information visit asdevelop.org/ATFNRP or contact Tabitha Bugg at tbugg@asdevelop.org.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Erik Norell at erik.norell@riverfriends.org during regular business hours at least 10 days prior to the event.

Partners

This collaborative training series in Virginia is brought to you by the Friends of the Rappahannock, Appalachian Sustainable Development, and the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Funders

This program is made possible thanks to funding from the Edwards Mother Earth Foundation, a Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Conservation Innovation Grant, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund, funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources.

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under multiple contract agreements. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, any reference to specific grants or types of products or services does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for those products or services.' USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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