Some of our best farming tools are trees

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Propagate: Some of our best farmers are trees. Inset closeup photo of hands planting a sapling in dirt.

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Blending trees into farming systems is called agroforestry. These practices are a catalyst for positive change in our climate, food system, and communities. Propagate created an ecosystem to support farm transformation with design software, tree planting and management services, and project financing solutions.

Making it easy to put trees to work for our climate, food system, and farmers’ livelihoods.

  • Why this matters

    Adding productive trees to agricultural lands is a win-win for our climate and for farmers. Trees sequester carbon and stabilize soils, increasing water retention and resistance to flooding. Their canopies provide shelter to animals and crops, reducing the effects of wind and extreme heat. Fruit, nut and timber yields diversify a farm׳s income, giving rural communities support.

  • What you can do

    Own or operate a farm? Or looking to invest in projects that catalyze change? Contact Propagate to learn what agroforestry could do for you and to discuss your goals.

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  • Propagate stat 1

    2,400+

    Acres under Propagate׳s management

  • Propagate stat 2

    200,000+

    Trees and shrubs planted

  • Propagate stat 3

    30+

    Farms in the Propagate program