Pasa’s Agroforestry Training Program is designed to deepen knowledge and support successful adoption of agroforestry practices across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northern Appalachia.
This program connects aspiring agroforestry practitioners with experienced farmers and land stewards for hands-on education and skill-building.
Through on-farm work experience and supplemental training, participants will gain critical skills to advance their practical knowledge of agroforestry systems and sustainable agriculture practices.
Get involved
We’re currently seeking mentors and trainees in Pennsylvania and surrounding states to join our pilot cohort.
Complete an interest form below, and we’ll follow up with you.
Program details
Mentors include farmers, land managers, and experienced agroforestry practitioners who work with established agroforestry systems and have a passion for sharing their knowledge.
In addition to providing a structured learning experience for your trainee, you can support your own operation and contribute to the growth of agroforestry across the region by sharing best practices, troubleshooting challenges, and deepening your network of collaborators and peers.
• Active Agroforestry Practices: Mentors should already be integrating trees/shrubs within working farm systems or be actively designing and installing agroforestry practices for others.
• Desire to Train: Must commit to providing 40 hours of structured training over one growing season.
• Open Communication: Must participate in regular check-ins with Pasa’a Agroforestry Training Program Coordinator.
Mentor interest form
This program is designed for individuals who see agroforestry as a long-term pursuit – whether you plan to integrate trees on your own land or work in the field on someone else’s.
While prior farm or agroforestry experience is not required, applicants who have little to no experience may be asked to complete introductory coursework before being placed in the matching pool.
Minimum age & availability: Must be at least 18 years old and able to commit to a minimum of 400 hours of on-farm work and training over a growing season.
Physical Ability: Must be capable of performing outdoor farm tasks in varying weather conditions.
Strong Interest: Must demonstrate a desire to learn and continue working in agroforestry or regenerative agriculture beyond the program.
Foundational knowledge: Should have a basic working knowledge of key agroforestry principles. (Individuals without any relevant background may need to complete short, foundational modules such as basic farm safety or agroforestry 101 before being approved as a program trainee).
Additional experience and greater time and geographic availability may broaden your potential mentor matches, but don’t let limited experience discourage you from applying. We welcome passionate learners from a variety of backgrounds.
Trainee interest form
This program is supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
