Core Agricultural Strategies
Taíno Farming Knowledge
Revitalizing conuco agriculture (raised organic mounds), cultivating traditional crops like cassava, guava, and sweet potato, and integrating foraging and medicinal plants for a resilient food system.
Climate-Resilient Farming Techniques
Creating resilient landscapes through agroforestry, polyculture, and water harvesting building shade, protecting soil, boosting biodiversity, and securing water for sustainable living.
Culturally and Ecologically Significant Crops
Growing climate-resilient food systems with drought-tolerant indigenous crops, nutrient-rich naturalized plants like moringa and chickpeas, and cultural fiber plants such as cotton, hemp, and bamboo.
About the Program
Our program is designed to build resilience and self-sufficiency for the community.
By prioritizing energy sovereignty, we integrate hybrid solar and geothermal systems to provide cooling, heating, and reliable hot water reducing dependence on unstable national infrastructure while delivering long-term cost savings. Water security is achieved through innovative “Dry Home” design, featuring Hydraloop greywater recycling that reuses up to 90% of household water and rainwater harvesting systems, moving us toward near self-sufficiency.
Beyond sustainability, the program revitalizes community life: the first phase includes five homes and a community center, interconnected with farming initiatives, a local market, education programs, and a clinic. Together, these efforts foster youth return and strengthen intergenerational continuity, ensuring a thriving future for all.
Community Programs & Benefits
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Weekly Farmers Market
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Free produce for community members
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Free communal lunch
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Stalls for artisans and growers
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Revenue from surplus produce reinvested into Tribal programs
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Education & Traditional Knowledge
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Workshops in cooking, nutrition, sustainable foraging, medicinal plants
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Public education on food security, sustainability, and cultural foodways
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Seed Library & Guardians of the Seed
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Exchange of Indigenous seeds with Jamaican tribes and international treaty nations
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Multi-site seed banking for disaster resilience
Learning & Research Center
The farm doubles as an Indigenous sustainability research hub supporting universities, tribal partners, and governments.
Impact
This program enhances food security, employment, cultural continuity, climate resilience, and economic self-sufficiency.