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Always dreamed of a small homestead where I can graze some livestock rotationally. I thought I would plant a bunch of fruit trees as fence lines. I had no idea it was a whole thing called silvopasture

Those dry pods should have sugar in them, it should just be dry hard sugar.

Has anyone tried fermenting the pods in a feed mix? Would it break down the seed coating enough for more nutrient absorption in animals?

My dad said kids ate those beans in south carolina in the '50s

What variety is the 37% sugar content!? NEED SEEDS!!!!

Is the Black Locust toxic to livestock?

Your audio is so low I cannot make out what you're saying at max volume.

I live in Israel, and these trees grow like weeds. They can stand all kinds of weather, and the native tortoises love them.

good job

I've planted a patch of black locust next to my fence line. 10 years later they started putting up shoots on the fence line , about ten feet away. This is one way another is to plant root cuttings where you want a permanant fence line. It will be big enough to hang an electric fence in about 5-7 years and barbed at about 10. Not for every one or every app, but smart for long term. Someone commented on shade factor. Animals need shade. Locust can be pollarded around 12- 14 years as well. This means your fence can produce fence posts and the foliage is great forage. Seeds may be toxic to horses though.

I was on another Post recently and one person complained of the Black Locust Thorn going right though the sole of his boot and out the top of his foot. Many complained of Flat tyres. Does the Honey Locust have the Thorn issues also, and are they attached to the Bean when they fall off the Tree?

Are Black Locust seed pods... "Many parts of the plant, including the leaves, inner bark, young shoots, pods and seeds, are toxic to humans and many animals, with horses being particularly susceptible."

Really enjoyed your interview with John Kempf - I am farming in Central Florida - zone 9, what do you think about Moringa olifera as an option for cattle? Thanks

I always collect these and feed them to my goats and pigs, I also think they are OK to feed them to rabbits. My old neighbor told me that when she was a little girl the children used to open the pods and eat the sweet goo from inside, I have not tried it

That's cool, a lot of trees. Thanks man for planting them

Comfrey? Rhubarb? 6' wood chips not on trunk check.

Aren't they poisonous?

Well handy use of Freddy Krueger trees

So is the end goal to have less grazing area as these trees shade out the ground?

Do you sell seeds from your trees

Honey Locust Gleditisia triacanthose does not fix nitrogen. plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_gltr.pdf (That is to say, it doesn't associate with rhizobium bacteria, which does the N fixing, not the plants themselves)

This is swell and all... But are you ever going to sell them again?

Any update

I’ve used cardboard, which can be fitted closely around the trunk to exclude weed growth. I cover the cardboard with wood chips, and it’s been working pretty well. I suspect that landscaping cloth could work as well, but I am reluctant to add plastic to the soil. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

How many trees per acre are you planting? Are they a mix of species or just one?

Thank you for this video. Will you be selling honey locust trees again in the the future?

Are the improved varieties named? Are the seeds available?

How are mulberries doing now? Where are you sourcing these species from?

Any updates?

Does a grafted and thorn-less tree typically produce more pods than one that has thorns??

Good to know!! We have many of these trees growing wild outside our pasture and I'm always cautious about what my horses have access to. Also wanted to identify these trees for firewood. Are they good for chickens?

Are honey locust pods good for chickens as well?

Do you know where I can get some Calhoun or Big fatty honeylocust seeds for silvopasture?

Any update?

Thank you.

What's the point if you don't give the types of trees there from?

Thank you for the info. Please put the bird netting on the top of the tubes. It comes w the tubes free if u request it. Birds go down into the tubes but cant get back out because they cant spread their wings so they die. Please protect them from that.

Is Black Locust trees the same as Black honey Locust? I’ve read they are toxic to cattle especially equines?

What are the willows?

Very cool. Info on the specific species would be helpful for more practical people. Thanks!

Hey would this work with fruit or nut trees as well?

Interesting video. You mentioned cattle and sheep. What about goats and pigs?

the cultivar name would be helpful. some nurseries/agroforesters/pastoralists should be interested in these seeds for their genetics.

@3:55 morus rubra and morus alba have different ideal growing conditions

Are they actively grazing that in the establishment phase? If so are they taking additional measures to protect trees? I feel like without a hot wire on those tubes our cows would just knock them down. Thanks for sharing!

It's great to see someone recommending this wonderful tree. This was one of Russel Smith's most recommended tree crop trees in his classic book Tree Crops: A permanent agriculture.

I wish yall had kept going!

Looking forward to the research videos. Still working on them?

Lots has changed in the last year or two. If you get back to posting I'm guessing your subscribers, etc will grow more rapidly.

Dual purpose.... Or well is it tri purpose? How many you have identified in production?