It Takes a Village to Grow an Industry

Want to learn more about hazelnuts and woody agriculture?  Want to get involved with the emerging hazelnut industry?  Follow the links below to learn more and get involved.

Hazelnut Consortium
​The Arbor Day Foundation, Rutgers University, Oregon State University and University of Nebraska are also hard at work expanding the range of hazelnut production.

Ontario Hazelnut Association
​The OHA is working to develop a hazelnut production area in support of the Ferrero (Nutella) processing facility near Toronto.
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​University of Illinois - Multifunctional Woody Polyculture
​Sarah Taylor Lovell and her team are working to develop economically viable woody polycultures.  Check our their  Multifunctional Perennial Cropping Systems - Planning Information.  It's a great guide for anyone wanting to plant woody perennials.

​Savanna Institute
​Keefe Keely and crew have put together a great organization for agroforestry practitioners including growers and consultants.  Check out their Perennial Map project!

​Iowa Nut Growers Association
​The Iowa Chapter of the Northern Nut Growers Association is a great networking opportunity for beginning and prospective nut growers.
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Rural Advantage
​Linda Meschke and Rural Advantage have been an advocate of hazelnuts and third crops for more than two decades in the Minnesota River Valley.
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