Free Presentation regarding Agroforestry & Sustainability

You are cordially invited to attend an illustrated presentation regarding

"Agroforestry's Role in Perennial Food, Fiber, and Fodder Systems"
Thursday, February 4, 2010, from 4 - 7 pm
at Kauai Community College
Trade Technology Building, Room 114
in Lihue, Kaua'i

This presentation by Craig Elevitch will discuss traditional Pacific island and worldwide agroforestry and offer methods for establishing diverse agroforests in a garden or farm. In addition to planting methods, a range of useful perennial trees and shrubs will be suggested.

Trees integrated with crops and animals have traditionally been a primary source of sustainable food, fiber, and fodder in home gardens and farms throughout the world, including in Hawai'i. Mr. Elevitch is widely recognized as one of the leading experts in this field and he promotes an understanding of its value to systainable systems worldwide.

The event is open to the public and offered free of charge.

For more information, contact: Glenn Hontz, 808 246-4859 or email hontz@hawaii.edu