Introduction to Syntropic Farming Course Porvenir & Bodha Gardens - Jan 23-25, 2025

Join the us for a 3 day deep dive into Syntropic Farming in the hills of Volcan Tenorio in northern Costa Rica. Our team lead by Porvenir Design, partnering with Cinco Ramas Spice Farm and their newest endeavor Bodha Gardens. Over the last two years we have installed two separate 5000 m2 syntropic agroforestry systems.

This workshop is designed to give you all of the tools you will need to go back to your land, where ever in the world that might be, and install your first syntropic orchard.

SYNTROPIC FARMING

Syntropic Farming is an innovative agroforestry practice originating with Ernst Gotsch's farm in Bahia, Brazil. This course introduces you to Syntropic Farming, focusing on growing food and reforesting landscapes from day 30 to year 30. Learn how to use forest succession to regenerate ecosystems and grow food, moving from theory to practical implementation!

The course will include the following activities and resources:

• The installation of a 500 m2 syntropic orchard focused on vegetable and grain production, ie the “canasta basica.”

• The maintenance of a 1 year old syntropic system focused on cacao, vanilla, and medicinal plants.

• The maintenance of a 2 year old syntropic system focused on pili nut, tea, vanilla, and citrus.

• A complete exploration of the principles and major activities involved with syntropic farming.

• A design guide for designing your own system.

• A detailed species list for all major climate zones.

• An extensive resource packet with all the major texts related to syntropic farming across tropical, mediterranean, and temperate climates.

More info about the course here - https://www.porvenirdesign.com/workshops/syntropic-cincoramas-2026?locale=es 

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