Integrated technology in agroforestry systems offers multiple benefits for rural counties IntroductionThe survival of humanity has been supported by various revolutions (agricultural, industrial, etc.) for growth and expansion continues on Earth. Our natural resources are depleting due to population growth. The availability of food is a necessity that will become increasingly difficult to obtain. The future will rely on the application of technology to support population growth. The use of new developing technologies in agroforestry systems will substantially improve food production, generate higher incomes and promote sustainability for long-term human existence. This could be essential for the development of rural counties where livelihoods depend on agroforestry systems. Integrating technology into agroforestry systems is effective and brings numerous benefits. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the potential benefits of agroforestry systems with the assistance of 4 different technological applications in rural counties. Most of the intentions of agroforestry systems are to increase the productivity and efficiency of their outputs which will provide some level of economic stability and livelihood. Four different types of agroforestry technologies that could aid in these practices include fertilizer tree systems, rotational timber plots, forage banks, and native fruit trees. Dr. Sharrow, a professor at Oregon State University, explains his first law on agroforestry as “A good system is more than the sum of its parts” and the implementation of these technologies demonstrates this concept (2008 P. 2). DiscussionAgriculture is the main livelihood strategy for 85% of the rural population in developing regions (Quinion et al. 2010). One method used in Africa is...... middle of paper ......woodland technology in northwestern Tanzania: tree species and crop yield. Agroforestry Systems 59, (3): 253-263, www.summon.com (accessed 21 February 2014). Quinion, Ann, Paxie W. Chirwa, Festus K. Akinnifesi, and Oluyede C. Ajayi. 2010. Do agroforestry technologies improve the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers? evidence from the Kasungu and Machinga districts of Malawi. Agroforestry Systems 80, (3): 457-465, www.summon.com (accessed 21 February 2014). Sharrow, S. H. 2008. “What is agroforestry?” DoctorRange.com-The natural resources knowledge site. http://www.DoctorRange.com.Simitu, Parnwell. “Using and commercializing native dryland fruit tree species to improve livelihoods in East and Central Africa..” Global agroforestry. http://www.worldagroforestry.org/eca/downloads/Kitui_workshop_report.pdf (accessed February 23, 2014).