Ben Raskin
2025
Ben has worked in the commercial growing and farming for 30 years with a wide range of practical horticultural experience. He now focuses on integrating trees into farming systems. He is Head of Agroforestry for the Soil Association and keeps his hand in on the field implementing a pioneering agroforestry system at Helen Browning’s farm in Wiltshire. He also works as an independent advisor, trainer, and authors books, most recently “Silvohorticulture” and the “The Woodchip Handbook”
My Sessions
Silvohorticulture – integrating trees into vegetable production
What can trees offer to growers as we try to cope with climate uncertainty. Heavy rain, strong winds and long periods of drought are all becoming more common. This session will explore how to intelligently integrate trees into horticultural crops to provide resilience in your growing system. This session will cover the benefits of trees […]
Confessions of an Agroforester
An open, off-the-record conversation held under Chatham House Rules, offering a safe space for those working in agroforestry to candidly share their experiences—the highs, the hurdles, and the lessons learned. From personal aspirations to professional frustrations, this unrecorded session invites honest reflection and peer connection across the agroforestry community.