What agroforestry crops will make me money?
If it were only that easy! As with any product traded in the market place agroforestry crops are reflective of supply and demand. Agroforestry crops that have a good return one year may have a poor return the next. Agroforestry crops generally exist in small niche markets where fluctuations in demand and price are common. The only sure fire way to determine the crop that is best suited to your situation is to produce a detailed business plan. With the long rotation period of many agroforestry crops a combination of crops may be the best answer, providing both short and long-term income to offset fluctuations in commodity prices. Agroforestry is primarily a production system so the design should reflect the environmental, economic and social goals of the specific farm operation.
