ABOUT AGRO-ECOLOGY NORTHWEST

Agro-Ecology Northwest (AENW) is a consultancy and research business that emphasizes best management practices for efficiency, productivity, multi-functional land use and environmental enhancement. We collaborate with agriculture projects that are involved in, or working toward, more sustainable practices.

The focus of AENW is providing environmentally sound solutions for farmers and other landholders via whole systems design in the management of: soil, plants, livestock, integrated pest management, water harvesting and buffer zone enhancement.  AENW is involved with education and research opportunities in agro-ecology, with special expertise in incorporating hedgerows into the landscape.

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Our Client / Site Assessment Questionnaire offers an opportunity to think about the place you are working on and how we might be of assistance.

Agro-Ecology Northwest provides expertise in the following areas:

FARM PLANNING AND SITE ASSESSMENT

• Comprehensive site analysis and needs assessment

• Design Master Plans for farms, homesteads, homes (urban/rural)

• Placement of elements for maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and a multifunctional approach (water catchments, crops, structures, animals.

• Developing farm plans for land and water use law compliance

• Technical assistance for small and part-time start-up farmers

• Crop selection recommendations: vegetables, berries, nuts, orchards, forestry, hedgerows, cover crops and more

• Identifying income producing opportunities

• Working within budget and time allotted for maintenance

• Designs tailored for clients’ resources and skills

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

• Soil fertility and plant nutrition recommendations

• Water catchment options

• Livestock management systems

• Pest and disease monitoring and control recommendations

URBAN AND RURAL SERVICES

• Integrated pest management (IPM) programs for home, institutions, and farms

• Permaculture and edible landscape design

• Agro-forestry design including hedgerows and orchards

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

• Design and evaluations of research trials

• Writing grants and grant fulfillment

• Technical advising for on-farm research

• Agro-ecology based curriculum and workshops

Contact us for more information.  agroecologynw@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Through AENW Jude also works as a farm assessor with: Salmon-Safe