Pacific Northwest Agroforestry Working Group

After a multi-year pause the Pacific Northwest Agroforestry Working Group (hosted by Oregon State University's College of Forestry) is thrilled to resume regular activities with fresh perspectives and renewed purpose.

This inaugural virtual meeting marks our return to quarterly collaboration (September–June season), bringing together academics, extension professionals, land stewards, agency representatives, farmers, woodland owners, and all interested in advancing agroforestry across our region.

Agenda:

• Presentation:

  PNW Agroforestry Working Group: Progress and Prospects - by Dr. Badege Bishaw

• Discussion:

  Look ahead to prospects: focus, expanding membership, new grant opportunities, deeper collaborations, demonstrations, training for natural resource professionals, and how we can collectively promote and develop Agroforestry in our region.

  Rebuild our community: reach out, hear partners updates, plans, ideas, and successes in this common platform!

This is more than a meeting—it's a relaunch to strengthen our network

• Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST

• Format: Zoom

RSVP by February 13, 2026 to receive the Zoom link and share agenda suggestions/updates.               Contact: kidane.giday@oregonstate.edu | Phone: 541-883-88310

Let's reconnect, strengthen our platform, share knowledge, and shape the future of agroforestry together!