US midwest agroforestry held back by policy gaps despite rising farmer demand -report

Published 22:41 on January 29, 2026 / Last updated at 22:41 on January 29, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Agroforestry is gaining traction across the US Midwest, but gaps in conservation policy are limiting wider uptake despite growing farmer interest, a new report said.
Agroforestry is gaining traction across the US Midwest, but gaps in conservation policy are limiting wider uptake despite growing farmer interest, a new report said.


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