SilvoCulture: Nuts for the Future

03/26/2026

SilvoCulture is about reimagining what our landscapes can be—and who they can serve.

We work at the intersection of ecology, economy, and community to bring nut trees and food systems to life.

🌳 Our mission: help plant 1 million nut trees across the Mid-Atlantic region🌳

This is about more than just planting trees—we’re creating living assets. Nut trees like chestnut, walnut, and hazelnut can provide consistent yields, diversify farm income, and build real, lasting value over time—while restoring soil, supporting wildlife, and improving water quality across our region.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

We help connect you to:
• Planting programs
• Funding opportunities
• Education so you can steward your land with confidence
• Resources like trees, design, and technical guidance
• A community rooted in regeneration
•And more!

Fill out our prospective partnership form to connect 🌳✨

https://www.silvoculture.org/landowners

03/12/2026

There’s a major push in our region to plant trees—and funding is available to help make it happen.

But what’s really exciting is that SilvoCulture programs are opening a new pathway for landowners to plant food forests!!🌳

Forests with all the ecological benefits plus..
feeds people and creates long-term abundance.

Interested? Comment “PARTNER” to see if you qualify for funding.

02/20/2026

SilvoCulture is a non-profit organization working to achieve the goal of planting 1 million nut trees across the Mid-Atlantic for ecological and economic impact🌳

Whether your goal is legacy, conservation, farm resilience, or simply doing something meaningful with your land, there are more opportunities to plant nut trees than most landowners realize.

We are connecting landowners with technical support and funding opportunities — helping you put your land to work in a regenerative, productive way.

If you’ve ever wondered what your land could become, this could be your next step.

Fill out SilvoCulture’s Prospective Partnership Form. Link in bio 🌳

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01/28/2026

The 2026 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program Application deadline is March 3, 2026.

This is a great grant program to help farmers implement agroforestry projects!

SilvoCulture is the mid-Atlantic regional partner on this program and is available for technical assistance.

For more information to apply visit: https://www.catalyzingagroforestry.org/cagp

01/22/2026

12/14/2025

The 5th Annual Chestnut Roast: Growers Gathering Re-cap 🌰

On November 22, more than 100 people gathered at Pinecliff Park in Frederick, MD — new and curious tree-crop growers alongside seasoned veterans — to share food, knowledge, stories, and a shared love for perennial agriculture.

The afternoon was filled with a community potluck of favorite homemade dishes, conversation, and the exchange of growing and harvesting wisdom. Everyone left with six high-quality, genetically selected seedlings — all over 5 feet tall and ready to root into this region’s future.

Huge gratitude to FirstEnergy for funding the trees that made this giveaway and gathering possible, and to .farm for providing exceptional, high-quality genetics.

It was a truly special gathering, rooted in generosity, learning, and long-term stewardship — the kind of event that reminds us how powerful it is to come together around a shared vision.

This is how food forests — and friendships — grow. 🌳

10/20/2025

Celebrate the season with good food, good company, and great genetics.

Join us around the fire to taste roasted chestnuts and connect with other growers passionate about building the future of resilient, high-quality food systems.

Whether you’ve been farming trees for decades or are just planting your first tree — this is the place to gather, learn, and grow together.

1 ticket per family! Link in bio or visit www.silvoculture.org/events/chestnutroast2025

10/16/2025

There’s nothing like roasting chestnuts, sharing stories, and celebrating what we’re growing — together. 🌳

Every chestnut cracked and song shared helps support SilvoCulture’s mission to plant 1 million nut trees — growing nourishment, connection, and hope from the ground up. 🌰

Join us for the 5th Annual Chestnut Roast, an afternoon of connection, music, and down-home cooking in community.🌿

Grab your ticket today (one ticket per family)!

Link in bio or visit: www.silvoculture.org/events/chestnutroast2025

Can’t wait to see you there!

09/10/2025

Dear Community,

You’re invited to this year’s 5th Annual Chestnut Roast – The Growers Gathering! Join us in celebrating trees, land, and community at this joyful event.

Reserve your spot today by purchasing your ticket. Space is limited, so we encourage you to secure your place soon!

Here’s What to Expect:

🌿 Learn about chestnuts, black walnuts, shagbark hickory, yellowbud hickory, and persimmons
🌿Take home 6 high-quality trees
🌿Attend a workshop: learn to identify and select strong genetics
🌿Enjoy a community potluck – bring your favorite homemadedish
🌿Join a live music jam – instruments welcome!
🌿And yes, roasted chestnuts for everyone

📍 Location: Pinecliff Park, Frederick County, MD
📅 Date: November 22
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💵 Cost: $60 per family – includes trees, workshop, and full event access

We can’t wait to gather, learn, and grow together. Let’s plant a legacy.

Warmly,
The SilvoCulture team

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08/07/2025

Thanks to all who came out for today’s Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program field days at Condor Farm! A great opportunity for peer-to-peer learning in our region. Topics included blight resistant hazelnuts, silvopasture, sheep, wool mulching, small scale no-till seed drilling and more! Keep an eye out for more field days coming up this fall.

For more information on the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program please see link in bio.