Syntropic Permaculture Farmers, Looking for Live-In 5-10 ac Across South West

Meet Harriet and partner Rauel, they have been practicing syntropic permaculture over the last 10 years in desert, tropical and temperate climates and have returned home to the South West to apply all that they know to a piece of land longer term. They are looking for a live-in opportunity with 5 to 10 acres of land. They can manage a varied gradient but it will ideally have a water source such as a spring or river and electricity would be a bonus. Over the last four years Harriet and Rauel have been farm managers in the Dominican Republic working on cacao syntropic forestry, with 150 varieties of fruit and timber trees, a technique which can transform the soil and ecosystem in just one year.

Harriet and Rauel aim to start with ducks and chickens initially, focusing on cash crops at the start to allow perennial plants to develop. After 3-4 years they would introduce more animals into the forestry system. Initially they will sell salads herbs, micro greens, mushrooms, heirloom variety annual veg and cut flowers followed by the perennial fruit and veg sold to local markets. They will add value to their crops by producing pickles and fermented products. Rauel has a background working with SEN teenagers and adults, he would like to continue this work on the land and Harriet would like to teach permaculture courses.

This opportunity would suit a landowner who is interested in syntropic farming techniques or excited to experience new approaches on their land. It would suit someone open to bringing educational groups onto site.

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