Aquaponic Land Restoration Project in Costa Rica
En españolOverview;
Here at the dawn of the 21st century we find ourselves confronted with problems that threaten our very existence as a species. Reasonable and effective solutions require that we change our lifestyles in some very substantial ways. One of the most significant is how we grow and distribute food. By using Aquaponics, it is possible and practical to produce Organic Vegetables with a tiny fraction of land that is required by other methods. There are huge economic advantages to doing so, since Aquaponics systems also produce fish. Only by applying the principles of Permaculture is it possible to return land close to it's "natural state." Costa Rica has unique and irreplaceable assets that if lost, will be at our peril and detriment.
This video by Charlie Price is very inspiring and illustrates what can be done...
... it does not address the critical issues of preserving and restoring the natural environment. After all, it would be rather meaningless to be able to feed ourselves in a more sustainable manner, but loose the natural diversity of our healthy ecosystems. It is only within them, that the wellsprings of life are to be found.
Although every situation is different, it is likely that we would be able to get all or most of the start up capital for such an endeavor, from public and/or private grants. Institutions like Earth University are "paving the way" to having the skilled labor force it will require to run such operations.
By working together, we can make your farm into a model that hopefully, will in effect catalyze your neighbors into more environmentally sustainable practices as well.
Here at the dawn of the 21st century we find ourselves confronted with problems that threaten our very existence as a species. Reasonable and effective solutions require that we change our lifestyles in some very substantial ways. One of the most significant is how we grow and distribute food. By using Aquaponics, it is possible and practical to produce Organic Vegetables with a tiny fraction of land that is required by other methods. There are huge economic advantages to doing so, since Aquaponics systems also produce fish. Only by applying the principles of Permaculture is it possible to return land close to it's "natural state." Costa Rica has unique and irreplaceable assets that if lost, will be at our peril and detriment.
This video by Charlie Price is very inspiring and illustrates what can be done...
... it does not address the critical issues of preserving and restoring the natural environment. After all, it would be rather meaningless to be able to feed ourselves in a more sustainable manner, but loose the natural diversity of our healthy ecosystems. It is only within them, that the wellsprings of life are to be found.
The Plan
We want to help and encourage farmers and other land owners in Costa Rica to restore as much of their land back to it's natural state as possible. In an effort to spread the knowledge and encourage the use of Aquaponics on the "grass roots" level, we are offering to work with landowners and farmers in Costa Rica. So that we can start a dialog, Please tell us...- Size of Farm
- Own or Lease
- Location
- Principle crops
- Current Farming Methods
Although every situation is different, it is likely that we would be able to get all or most of the start up capital for such an endeavor, from public and/or private grants. Institutions like Earth University are "paving the way" to having the skilled labor force it will require to run such operations.
By working together, we can make your farm into a model that hopefully, will in effect catalyze your neighbors into more environmentally sustainable practices as well.
For further information or to arrange for a free, no obligation consultation, please email or call Greg Pettengill at (321)420-9037.
