About
About this platform and blog:
My name is Mauricio Sagastuy, and I created this platform and blog out of my passion for agroforestry. I believe that agroforestry can help millions of farmers regenerate their soils and ecosystems while improving the profitability of their farms. Whether you own a small plot of land or manage a large-scale farm, this platform is here to support you in creating and managing agroforestry systems. I want to help you in your journey with agroforestry in 3 different ways:​
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1. Share free information on how to practice agroforestry in a temperate climate.
2. Offfer consulting services for those of you who want individualized plans and advice.
3. Give presentations and workshops on agroforestry.
About me:
The first time I heard about agroforestry was ten years ago, during my studies in Germany. It was there that I discovered Ernst Gotsch´s pioneering work with agroforestry in Brazil. I got fascinated by the idea of creating self-sustaining food systems that are not only better for the environment, but more productive as well. Over time I learned more about the practical and financial aspects of agroforestry, and my focus shifted more to temperate agroforestry systems.
For the past five years, I have been working as a teacher in agroforestry in a land-management school in Sweden. In this school, I am leading a project called “Agroforestry test-fields at Angereds gård” where we are creating Sweden’s largest and most biodiverse test-field for agroforestry.
Additionally, in the last three years, I have been visiting over 40 agroforestry-farms across Europe as part of a pan-European project. During these visits, I interviewed farmers to understand how they practice agroforestry in different contexts. The farms I have visited range all the way from small-scale forest gardens to large-scale silvopasture or alley-cropping systems.
On this platform and blog, I want to share what I’ve learned on this journey and offer personal assistance if needed. If you’d like to join me and learn more about agroforestry, you should subscribe below. By subscribing, you will receive a monthly newsletter where I share my thoughts, experiences, and the latest information on temperate agroforestry. If you’re interested in booking a consultation, lecture, or workshop, please reach out to me at info@agroforestryfarming.com. I also welcome any collaboration ideas—feel free to get in touch!
I would be thrilled if you discuss the blog posts and share your own insights, scientific papers, or any relevant resources you have. In this way, we would create a platform where different voices share valuable information for farmers and practitioners interested in learning more about agroforestry.