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Explore the roots of regenerative agriculture with these two essential guides, authored by Steve Gabriel, farmer and educator at Wellspring Forest Farm.

Together, these books share decades of hands-on learning in forest farming and agroforestry — offering practical guidance and inspiration for anyone working to reconnect agrarian practices with woodland ecosystems.

Farming the Woods (2014)

A practical and inspiring guide to cultivating food, medicine, and materials beneath a forest canopy. Learn how to integrate mushrooms, fruit, nuts, herbs, and animals into a thriving forest-based farm system.

At last, a comprehensive forest farming guide for cool temperate climates! The authors have done a superb job explaining forest ecology and describing how to integrate fruits, nuts, mushrooms, medicinals, animals, and more into forest systems. A must-read for anyone interested in agroforestry, forest gardening, or utilizing forests for specialty crops.”

Martin Crawford, author of Creating a Forest Garden

Silvopasture (2019)

Discover how trees and livestock can work together for productivity and resilience. This book details design strategies, case studies, and management practices that bring carbon, shade, and biodiversity back to working landscapes.

“In this foundational book, Steve Gabriel masterfully blends years of hard work, listening, and studying to present the complex subject in simple yet meaningful ways. Silvopasture provides much needed support and inspiration for anyone interested in becoming part of the solution to our climate, ecological, economic, and health challenges.”

—Vail Dixon, Simple Soil Solutions

Details

  • Signed copies available (while supplies last!)

  • Local pickup at Wellspring Forest Farm or the Ithaca Farmers Market

  • Shipping available anywhere in the USA for $10 flat rate, for one or two books

  • Buy both and save!

Explore the roots of regenerative agriculture with these two essential guides, authored by Steve Gabriel, farmer and educator at Wellspring Forest Farm.

Together, these books share decades of hands-on learning in forest farming and agroforestry — offering practical guidance and inspiration for anyone working to reconnect agrarian practices with woodland ecosystems.

Farming the Woods (2014)

A practical and inspiring guide to cultivating food, medicine, and materials beneath a forest canopy. Learn how to integrate mushrooms, fruit, nuts, herbs, and animals into a thriving forest-based farm system.

At last, a comprehensive forest farming guide for cool temperate climates! The authors have done a superb job explaining forest ecology and describing how to integrate fruits, nuts, mushrooms, medicinals, animals, and more into forest systems. A must-read for anyone interested in agroforestry, forest gardening, or utilizing forests for specialty crops.”

Martin Crawford, author of Creating a Forest Garden

Silvopasture (2019)

Discover how trees and livestock can work together for productivity and resilience. This book details design strategies, case studies, and management practices that bring carbon, shade, and biodiversity back to working landscapes.

“In this foundational book, Steve Gabriel masterfully blends years of hard work, listening, and studying to present the complex subject in simple yet meaningful ways. Silvopasture provides much needed support and inspiration for anyone interested in becoming part of the solution to our climate, ecological, economic, and health challenges.”

—Vail Dixon, Simple Soil Solutions

Details

  • Signed copies available (while supplies last!)

  • Local pickup at Wellspring Forest Farm or the Ithaca Farmers Market

  • Shipping available anywhere in the USA for $10 flat rate, for one or two books

  • Buy both and save!