Silvopasture Strategies with Austin Unruh Ep. 110

In this episode of the Acres U.S.A. Podcast, host Taylor Henry sits down with Austin Unruh, founder of Trees for Grazers and author of The Grazer’s Guide to Trees, to explore the real-world economics and management of silvopasture.Austin shares the lessons learned from establishing thousands of trees on working livestock farms, including the tree protection methods that are delivering 90%+ survival rates. The conversation dives into shade as a profit driver, the forage benefits of well-designed silvopasture systems, and how species like honey locust, persimmon, and mulberry can provide valuable livestock feed throughout the year.They also discuss:The latest updates in the second edition of The Grazer’s Guide to TreesTree establishment strategies that minimize risk and maintenanceResearch on livestock performance and heat-stress reductionFeed-producing trees for cattle, pigs, and poultrySilvopasture economics and return on investmentLessons from projects with farms like White Oak PasturesFunding opportunities and practical steps for getting startedWhether you're interested in improving animal performance, extending the grazing season, or building a more resilient farm for future generations, this episode offers a practical roadmap for integrating trees into your operation.Thank you to our Sponsors of Today’s Episode:Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/American Farmland Trust: https://farmland.org/Important Links from Today’s Episode:Members site: https://members.acresusa.comAcres U.S.A. Homepage: https://www.acresusa.com/Acres U.S.A. Memberships: https://eco-farming.com/2025 Eco-Ag Recordings: https://www.conference.acresusa.com/recordings-2025Austin’s Website: https://treesforgraziers.com/Get his new book here: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/the-graziers-guide-to-trees-how-to-integrate-silvopasture-for-resilience-and-profit?_pos=1&_sid=edda8ac1a&_ss=r