Award will accelerate agroforestry adoption in iowa through demonstration plantings in iowa communities, education and outreach, trainings, one-on-one landowner visits to private landowners, and the…

Trees Forever Inc. received a $735,576 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), effective September 15, 2025, through September 14, 2030. The award will support accelerated agroforestry adoption across Iowa through demonstration plantings in Iowa communities, comprehensive education and outreach initiatives, farmer training programs, and one-on-one technical assistance visits to private landowners. Additionally, the grant funds the development of an agroforestry status report for the State of Iowa to document progress and inform future forestry policy and practice.

This five-year project builds on Trees Forever Inc.'s established track record in forestry and agroforestry implementation throughout the Upper Midwest region. The Cooperative Forestry Assistance program supports forest management and conservation on nonfederal lands, with particular emphasis on activities that strengthen local economies and promote healthy forests in rural communities. By combining demonstration projects with direct landowner engagement and knowledge development, this award aligns with the program's core objective of advancing sustainable forestry practices through partnerships with state forestry agencies, nonprofits, and private stakeholders.

Award will accelerate agroforestry adoption in iowa through demonstration plantings in iowa communities, education and outreach, trainings, one-on-one landowner visits to private landowners, and the development of an agroforestry status report for the state of iowa.