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Did you know that the largest organic farm in the Tola region is less than 3km north of the Hacienda Iguana entrance? Developed by Roberto Clemente Clinic (https://nicaclinic.org), the organic community farm provides garden plots for fifty (50) local families.
The method chosen for the project is called the biointensive farming system, which creates the necessary conditions so that the soils are enriched and not impoverished over time. In addition to the land, the project provides farm infrastructure, organic engineering expertise and other support that leads to an optimal production model.
The community organic farm provides many social benefits for participating families:
- Learn how to grow organic produce and develop skills that can passed on to extended family and community members
- Realize health and wellness benefits of an expanded organic vegetable based diet
- Create a source of income with surplus production which greatly helps the family economy
- Develop ability to expand family production for commercial purpose and economic gain
- Strengthen family bonds working together to achieve farm results
- Provide new opportunity for women in the community (over 80% of the participants are women).
Visitors are always welcome and a steady supply of organic vegetables is available for purchase to support this important initiative. To arrange a tour call or text Marcos at +505 7851-6313.
Roberto Clemente Clinic is a US 501(c)(3) organization. Email jweston0531@yahoo.com for more information.
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