INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS IN THE ORGANIC GARDEN PATAGONIA PARK

2018-2019

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

THE BIO-INTENSIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN OF THE PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK AIMS TO SUPPLY FRESH FOOD TO WORKERS AND VISITORS, DEMONSTRATING THAT INSPIRED BY NATURE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO PRACTICE PRODUCTIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICALLY EFFICIENT AGRICULTURE. WE WORK

INSPIRED BY METHODS OF BIO INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE, LIKE THE ONE PRACTICED BY PACHO GANTOTENA (ECUADOR), ELIOT COLEMAN (USA), JM FORTIER (CANADA) AND CURTIS STONE

(CANADA).

EVERY WEEK OF THE SEASON, WE DELIVER SHARES TO FAMILIES AND ALSO TO PARK RANGERS WHEN POSSIBLE.

EACH SEASON IS CAREFULLY PLANNED, EITHER TO MEET LOCAL CONSUMPTION NEEDS OR TO MAINTAIN THE NATURAL BALANCE WITHIN THE GARDEN. WE MAKE OUR OWN COMPOST TO ENRICH THE SOIL. WE

RECORD ALL THE WORK WE DO, AND ALSO EVERYTHING WE HARVEST, GENERATING USEFUL PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATION.

YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL ALLOW THE PEOPLE WHO WORK AND VISIT THE PARK TO HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, PRODUCED IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE THAT RESPECTS NATURE. IT IS

A DREAM THAT WE ARE BUILDING YEAR AFTER YEAR.

WORK AND LEARNING

THE WORK IN THE GARDEN CONSISTS OF FULL DAY FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, FROM 9AM TO 6PM, WITH AN HOUR OF REST AT NOON. ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THE VOLUNTEERS WILL ALTERNATE TO

WATER, OPEN THE WINDOWS OF THE GREENHOUSES AND CLOSE THEM. IN TOTAL THERE WILL BE 4 VOLUNTEERS, SO THE WEEKEND SHIFTS WILL BE AT LEAST 2 DAYS PER MONTH.

MONDAY: WEEK PLANNING AND WALK AROUND ALL THE GARDEN. WEEDING, IRRIGATION.

TUESDAY: SOIL PREPARATION, SEEDLING PREPARATION, IRRIGATION.

WEDNESDAY: TRANSPLANTING, DIRECT SOWING, IRRIGATION.

THURSDAY: HARVESTING FOR THE RESTAURANT, IRRIGATION, TRANSPLANTING AND DIRECT SOWING.

FRIDAY: HARVEST FOR THE RESTAURANT, FINISH CHORES AND DELAYED TASKS, READ AND DISCUSS.

SATURDAY: A VOLUNTEER WILL BE WATERING, OPENING AND CLOSING WINDOWS, RECEIVING VISITORS.

SUNDAY: A VOLUNTEER WILL BE WATERING, OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOWS, RECEIVING VISITORS.

STAYING ORGANIZED AND ORDERLY IN THE GARDEN IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US; AT THE END OF EACH DAY, WE MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF THE TOOLS ARE WASHED AND STORED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PLACES

AND THAT THERE IS NO GARBAGE OF ANY KIND. A CLEAN AND TIDY PLACE SUPPORTS GREAT WORK.

DRINKING AND SMOKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THE PARK

THE WORK IN THE GARDEN IS VERY DIVERSE, BUT SOMETIMES THERE ARE TASKS THAT TAKE MORE THAN A DAY AND CAN BE MONOTONOUS. PREPARING THE SOIL IS A VERY ENERGY DEMANDING JOB.

HARVESTING, TRANSPLANTING AND WEEDING REQUIRES SQUATTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS A DAY. IF YOU HAVE BACK PROBLEMS, THIS JOB IS NOT FOR YOU.

WE TRY TO ALTERNATE HARD WORK WITH LIGHTER JOBS SUCH AS PREPARING SEEDLINGS, WATERING, HARVESTING VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS.

THIS PROGRAM IS A CONCRETE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. IT HAS A LOT OF PRACTICE BUT ALSO THEORY.

WE WILL DEDICATE AT LEAST TWO HOURS A WEEK TO READINGS AND DISCUSS WHAT AND WHY WE ARE DOING WHAT WE DO, SUPPORTING THE TOPICS WITH BOOKS OF WORLD REFERENTS THAT ARE IN OUR

TECHNICAL LIBRARY.

CAMPING

YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO SPEND YOUR ENTIRE STAY AT THE WEST WINDS CAMPSITE, WHICH IS 30 MINUTES FROM THE GARDEN, SO YOU SHOULD HAVE A GOOD SLEEPING BAG (AT LEAST -9 ° C), A MAT

AND A TENT.

YOU MUST CONSIDER THAT YOU WILL WALK THIS PATH AT LEAST TWICE EACH DAY. HOWEVER THE TRAIL IS BEAUTIFUL AND IS A VERY GOOD WAY TO START AND FINISH A DAY OF WORK IN THE GARDEN.

THE VIEW FROM THE CAMPSITE TO THE MOUNTAINS IS AMAZING.

THE CAMPSITE HAS BATHS AND SHOWERS WITH HOT WATER (SOLAR POWERED) AND SOME QUINCHOS. GENERALLY WE HAVE A VERY GOOD ENERGY AMONG THE VOLUNTEERS AND YOU WILL LIVE AS IN A

SMALL COMMUNITY IN THE CAMPING AREA.

FOOD

GARDEN VOLUNTEERS HAVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER (3 MEALS A DAY) ALONG WITH WORKERS IN THE KITCHEN OF THE STAFF. TYPICAL BREAKFASTS ARE, MILK, SOME FRUITS WHEN POSSIBLE, CEREALS, BREAD, CHEESE AND SOMETIMES EGGS. THE PARK IS ISOLATED AND THERE IS NOT ALWAYS AVAILABILITY

OF ALL PRODUCTS. THE TYPICAL MEALS ARE A LOT OF MEAT, POTATOES, NOODLES, RICE AND SOUPS, PREPARED FOOD FOR THE WORKERS WHO ARE ALL DAY OUTSIDE DOING PHYSICAL WORK IN COLD

WEATHER. IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN, VEGAN OR CELIAC YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE

TO PREPARE SEPARATE FOODS. WE RECOMMEND BRINGING SNACKS OF YOUR CHOICE. BUT BE CAREFUL AND BRING A BAG AND A SMALL ROPE TO HANG IT IN THE QUINCHOS BECAUSE THERE ARE MICE IN THE

CAMPING AND THEY CAN EAT YOUR TENT TO COME IN. WE WOULD LOVE TO GIVE ORGANIC FRESH FOOD TO THE VOLUNTEERS BUT WE CANNOT GIVE THAT YET, AS THE PARK IS ISOLATED AND A TRUCK COMES

EACH 2 WEEKS TO DELIVER FOOD.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE WAY OF AGRICULTURE AND WHO WANT TO MAKE THIS CRAFT THEIR LIFE. NEVERTHELESS, WE ALSO ACCEPT PEOPLE WHO WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE FARMERS BUT ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND THUS BECOME MORE

AWARE AND BECOME ACTIVISTS.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT RELATED TO AGRICULTURE, WE NEED THEM TO KNOW BASIC THINGS LIKE IDENTIFYING TYPICAL VEGETABLES, (THE VEGETABLE GARDEN HAS AT LEAST 25 DIFFERENT PLANT

SPECIES), HAVE AT LEAST SOME EXPERIENCE WITH WEELBARROW AND SHOVEL WORK. SOME VOLUNTEERS HAVE HAD TENDINITIS AFTER THE FIRST DAYS OF WORK.

PHYISICAL SHAPE

WORKING IN THE GARDEN IS HARD. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TURN THE COMPOST, WORK THE SOIL, TRANSPLANT, MOVE SOIL FROM SIDE TO SIDE OR WEED. THAT'S WHY WE NEED PEOPLE WHO ARE CAPABLE

OF DOING THESE TASKS FOR EIGHT HOURS A DAY, WITH A LOT OF SUN, OR SOMETIMES WITH A LOT OF COLD AND WIND. WEATHER CONDITIONS CHANGES EVERYDAY IN PATAGONIA.

PROGRAM COST

THE COST OF THE PROGRAM IS $ 25USD PER DAY FOR THE 30 DAY PROGRAM AND $20USD PER DAY FOR THE 60 DAY PROGRAM.

THE 30 DAY PROGRAM HAS A COST OF $ 750USD AND THE 60 DAY PROGRAM $ 1200USD.

CHILEANS HAVE ACCESS TO A SCHOLARSHIP OF BETWEEN 30% AND 70%, DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF EACH AND OUR ABILITY TO GRANT IT.

DO YOU STILL WANT TO COME TO THE GARDEN? YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO PRODUCE FOOD IN A VERY DIFFICULT CLIMATE. YOU WILL ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR SURROUNDINGS AND SHARE WITH PEOPLE

FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WORLD. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATTACHED APPLICATION.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM NO LATER THAN MAY 7, 2018.

PLEASE, BE BRIEF AND HONEST. WE OURSELVES WERE VOLUNTEERS BEFORE SO WE KNOW HOW IT WORKS.

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON MAY 15, 2018. VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED MUST CONFIRM NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2018. AFTER THIS DATE, THE WAITLIST WILL RUN, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

IT'S NOT FOR YOU? THE GARDEN IS OPEN TO BE VISITED FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. VISIT WWW.CONSERVACIONPATAGONICA.ORG/VISIT FOR MORE DETAILS. THANK YOU VERY

MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST!

2018-19 SESSIONS

30-DAY PROGRAM

AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 31, 2018

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 - OCTOBER 26, 2018

OCTOBER 26, 2018 - NOVEMBER 23, 2018

NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21, 2018

DECEMBER21, 2018 - JANUARY 18, 2019

JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 15 , 2019

FEBRUARY 15 - MARCH 8, 2019

MARCH 8 - APRIL 5, 2019

60- DAY PROGRAM

AUGUST 3 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 26, 2018

SEPTEMBER 28 - NOVEMBER 23, 2018

OCTOBER 26 - DECEMBER 21, 2018

NOVEMBER 23, 2018 - JANUARY 18, 2019

DECEMBER 21, 2018 - FEBRUARY 15, 2019

JANUARY 18 - MARCH 8, 2019

FAQ

HOW TO GET HERE

WE RECOMMEND YOU BUY YOUR TICKET TO COYHAIQUE (BALMACEDA AIRPORT) ON LATAM OR SKY AIRLINES IN ADVANCE. THE FLIGHTS ARRIVE AFTER 10AM SO YOU SHOULD STAY OVERNIGHT IN

COYHAIQUE IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THE BUS THE NEXT DAY, AS THEY LEAVE FROM COYHAIQUE TO THE SOUTH AT 9AM EACH DAY.

WHERE TO SLEEP AND EAT IN COYHAIQUE

TO SLEEP IN COYHAIQUE WE RECOMMEND “CASA BALMACEDA BACKPACKERS”. DIRECCIÓN: JOSÉ MANUEL BALMACEDA 265, COYHAIQUE, XI REGIÓN. TELÉFONO: 9 8227 7702. HOSTAL GLADYS,

PATAGONIA HOSTEL, HOSTAL ESPAÑOL. THERE ARE OTHER CHEAPER ONES THAT YOU CAN SEARCH FOR YOURSELF. TO EAT WE RECOMMEND THE RESTAURANT CHELENKO AND MAMMA GAUCHA, BOTH ON

HORN STREET IN COYHAIQUE.

WHICH BUS I HAVE TO TAKE?WE RECOMMEND TRAVELING WITH DON CARLOS BUS COMPANY, THE BUS OFFICE IS HALF A BLOCK FROM

THE MAIN SQUARE. THE E-MAIL FOR CONSULTATIONS AND RESERVATIONS IS TDONCARLOS@PATAGONIACHILE.CL. WE DO NOT ENSURE THAT RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE ALL THE

TIME. IN HIGH SEASON (JANUARY AND FEBRUARY) SOMETIMES THEY DONT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS, SO WE RECOMMEND GOING TO THE OFFICE THE DAY BEFORE AND BUY THE TICKET.

WHERE DO I HAVE TO GET OFF FROM THE BUS?YOU MUST GET OFF AT THE ENTRADA BAKER CROSSING, REMEMBER TO MENTION THIS TO THE

DRIVER AT LEAST TWICE DURING THE TRIP. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AT 5 PM AT THE CROSSROAD. THE PARK ADMINISTRATION IS 11 KM FROM THE CROSSROAD.

WHICH DAY I HAVE TO ARRIVE?YOU MUST ARRIVE ON THE FRIDAY OF THE BEGINNING OF EACH SESSION. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU COME IN THE SESSION THAT BEGINS JANUARY 26TH, THAT MEANS THAT YOU MUST ARRIVE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY

26. THE FIRST WEEKEND IS ADAPTING TO THE PARK, WORK IN THE GARDEN BEGINS THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, IN THIS CASE ON MONDAY, JANUARY 29. PLEASE RESPECT THIS ARRIVAL STRUCTURE. WE

WON’T BE ABLE TO PICK YOU IN THE CROSSROAD IN A DIFFERENT DATE.

WHICH DAY DO I HAVE TO LEAVE THE PARK?IF YOU COME TO THE JANUARY 26 SESSION, YOU WILL HAVE A FAREWELL DINNER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

23, WHERE YOU WILL SHARE WITH THE VOLUNTEERS WHO ARRIVE AT THE NEXT SESSION. NORMALLY THE VOLUNTEERS LEAVE THE OTHER DAY (SATURDAY 24 IN THE MORNING) BY BUS TO COYHAIQUE.

HOWEVER WE RECOMMEND YOU ORGANIZE YOUR TRIP SO THAT YOU CAN SPEND A FEW DAYS TOURING THE PARK OR THE REGION. THESE DAYS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU MORE FOOD AND YOU HAVE

TO RUN WITH YOUR EXPENSES.

WHAT GEAR DO I HAVE TO BRING?LESS AS POSSIBLE, MAX 1 BIG BAG AND 1 SMALL BACKPACK

CAMPING

• 3 seasons tent (hopefully 4 seasons if you come in September, October or March).• Sleeping bag for -9ºC (hopefully -27ºC if you come in September, October or March).• Good quality mat (thermarest or similar)

CLOTHING

• Waterproof hiking shoes or boots• Crocs or similar shoes• Long-sleeved trousers• Long underpants (if you come in September, October, March)• Thermal gloves (if you come in September, October, March)• Swimsuit (if you come between December and February)• Towel• First layer (capilene)• Second layer short and long sleeve cap (cotton or polar shirt)• Third layer (thermal polar)• Fourth layer (pen jacket or similar)• Waterproof jacket• Wide-brimmed hat or legionary type

OTHER

• Water bottle• Front flashlight (required)• Harvest knife (Opinel Nº7 or similar)• Sunscreen• Biodegradable bath articles (soap, shampoo)• Hand cream (the soil dries a lot the unaccustomed hands)• Snacks• Deodorant• Books• Notebook and pencil

WHERE DO I WASH MY CLOTHES?THE WEST WINDS CAMPSITE HAS A LAUNDRY ROOM AND THE WIND USUALLY DRIES THE CLOTHES IN A

DAY OR LESS. BRING BIODEGRADABLE SOAP.

IS THERE ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY AND INTERNET IN THE PARK?THERE IS ELECTRICITY ON THE PREMISES OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUT NOT IN THE CAMPSITE. THE

GARDEN HAS AN OFFICE WHERE YOU CAN CHARGE SOME ELECTRONIC DEVICES. YOU MUST BRING THE UNIVERSAL ADAPTER. THERE IS AN ANTENNA WITH WIFI WITH LIMITED ACCESS AND IS VERY

SLOW, ONLY FOR MESSAGES, IT DOES NOT WORK FOR PHOTOS, NOR CALLS OR VIDEOS.

WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I DO ON MY FREE DAYS?THE WEEKEND (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY) IS FREE AND YOU CAN DO ANY ACTIVITIES THAT YOU WANT.

VOLUNTEERS USUALLY GO TO THE RIVER, WALK ALONG A PATH OR SIMPLY ENJOY THE TRANQUILITY OF THE CAMPSITE AND THE GARDEN. YOU CAN NOTIFY THE KITCHEN THE DAY BEFORE AND THEY WILL GIVE

YOU SOMETHING TO EAT IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT ALL DAY (A SANDWICH AND FRUIT OR SOMETHING SIMILAR).

SINCE THE PARK IS VERY LARGE AND REQUIRES AT LEAST 4 DAYS TO TAKE WALKS TO DISTANT AND BEAUTIFUL PLACES, WE RECOMMEND YOU ORGANIZE YOUR TRIP IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU CAN DO IT

AFTER YOUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, WHEN YOU HAVE MORE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLACE AND THE LOGISTICS INVOLVED.

ONE OF THE VOLUNTEERS WILL HAVE TO STAY AT LEAST 2 DAYS OF THE WEEKEND IN A MONTH, TO MAINTAIN THE GARDEN, WATER, OPEN AND CLOSE THE GREENHOUSES AND ALSO RECEIVE VISITORS. THE

GARDEN IS A PUBLIC SPACE AND MANY PEOPLE COMES ON THE WEEKENDS TO VISIT THE PARK AND THE GARDEN.

HOW CAN I BE IN CONTACT WITH OTHER VOLUNTEERS TO COORDINATE TRAVEL AND GET FEEDBACK?

WE WILL CREATE A WHATSAPP GROUP WITH THE VOLUNTEERS AND US (ÁNGEL, JAVI AND FRANCISCO). IN THE FORM WE ASK FOR THE PHONE NUMBER AND IF YOU ARE SELECTED WE WILL ADD YOU TO THIS

GROUP, WHERE YOU CAN ASK THE NECESSARY QUESTIONS AND GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS.

DO CHILEANS PAY FOR THE PROGRAM?EVERYONE PAYS, HOWEVER, CHILEANS CAN APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO

YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE STUDYING OR HAVE NO WAY TO FINANCE THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. WE DO NOT OFFER 100% SCHOLARSHIP, BUT THE MAXIMUM IS 70%.

WHERE DOES MY FEE GO?MAINLY IN FOOD AND ITS PREPARATION, LOGISTIC OF ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. IN ADDITION WE ARE

VERY CONCERNED TO TEACH WHAT WE DO AND THAT MEANS MANY HOURS OF WORK.

HOW IS THE WEATHER DURING THE SEASON?AUGUST. SUPER COLD AND SHORT DAYS.SEPTEMBER IS VERY COLD WITH NIGHTS BELOW ZERO ALMOST EVERY DAY, THE TREES DO NOT HAVE LEAVES YET AND THE CAMPSITE HAS THE BATHROOMS CLOSED, SO IF YOU COME IN THIS SESSION WE WILL ASSIGN YOU A BATH WITH HOT WATER IN ONE OF THE HOUSES.OCTOBER IS WARMER AND AS THE TREES BEGIN TO SPROUT, THE FIRST INSECTS BEGIN TO APPEAR IN THE GARDEN AND THE NIGHTS ARE NO LONGER SO COLD. THE CAMPSITE OFFICIALLY OPENS AND THE BATHROOMS ARE ALREADY FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. AT THE END OF OCTOBER WE SEED THE POTATOES AS THE PERIOD BEGINS WITH VERY FEW OR NO FROST.NOVEMBER SPRING COMES STRONG, THERE ARE HOT DAYS EVEN TO SWIM IN THE RIVER AND LAGOONS. HOWEVER THE WEATHER BECOMES A BIT UNSTABLE AND CAN BE RAINY ALSO. IT IS THE MOST INTENSE MONTH IN THE GARDEN FOR ALL TRANSPLANTS AND PLANTINGS.DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY ARE FULL SUMMER, LONG DAYS, DRY AIR AND FROST-FREE NIGHTS, BUT IT CAN ALWAYS RAIN FOR A FEW DAYS. THE WARMER DAYS REACH 30ºC. SOMETIMES WE STOP WORKING UNTIL 3 OR 4 PM BECAUSE OF THE HEAT.MARCH AUTUMN BEGINS, COLDER NIGHTS, SHORTER DAYS. THE ORCHARD SLOWS DOWN, HARVESTING CROPS, HARVESTING SEEDS. THE CAMPSITE CLOSES AT THE END OF MARCH.APRIL IS THE END OF THE SEASON, THE TREES DROP THE LEAVES AND THE NIGHTS ARE VERY COLD. THE GARDEN GOES INTO RECESS.

PHOTOS AND COMMENTS

IN THE IMAGE YOU CAN SEE THE PHOTO OF THE BIOINTENSIVE GARDEN IN DIFFERENT STAGES, UP IN SUMMER AND DOWN IN SPRING. CROPS ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING.

IN EACH SESSION THERE ARE 4 VOLUNTEERS IN TOTAL, SOME STAY FOR 30 DAYS AND SOME FOR 60 DAYS. EVERY MONTH A NEW VOLUNTEER OF 60 DAYS ARRIVES, SO THERE IS CONTINUITY IN THE WORK.

WE ALWAYS TRY TO HAVE FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN, BOTH FOR THE BEAUTY AND THE ATTRACTION OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS. WE ALSO INCLUDE CEREALS SUCH AS RYE FOR CROP ROTATION.

THE CHACABUCO VALLEY SEEN FROM THE LA LEONA MOUNTAIN IN VALLE AVILÉS. FROM ALMOST ANY PEAK IN THE PARK YOU CAN OBSERVE THE NORTHERN ICE FIELD AND THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS SUCH AS

ARENALES AND SAN LORENZO.

BAKER RIVER

THIS LAGOON IS A 20 MINUTE WALK FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. IN THE BACKGROUND YOU CAN SEE THE HILLS THAT WALK ON THE LAGUNAS ALTAS TRAIL

.

VIEWPOINT TO SAN LORENZO AND COCHRANE LAKE

THE GARDEN OFFICE, WHERE WE HAVE A LIBRARY WITH THE MOST RELEVANT BOOKS OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, PERMACULTURE.

THE CHACRA

THE CHACRA IS A PLACE WHERE WE GROW POTATOES, CARROTS, BEANS, PEAS AND OTHER CROPS THAT REQUIRE LESS ATTENTION.

GENERAL CARRERA OR CHELENKO LAKE

CERRO OPORTUS

OUR PHILOSOPHY

BIOINTENSIVE, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, IS A TOOLBOX TO HELP US RELATE BETTER WITH NATURE. WE WANT TO BE A LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS RELATION HERE IN PATAGONIA.

THE ONLY WAY TO INSPIRE IS THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE AND THE SENSES, THE BEAUTY OF THE PLACE AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF A PRODUCTIVE SYSTEM THAT IS A REAL ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVE. THIS IS WHY

WE WORK WITH A LOT OF PROFESSIONALISM AND PROLIXITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, FROM THE PLANNING OF THE SEASON TO WEEDING AND HARVESTING, EVERYTHING GOES IN THE SAME DIRECTION,

THERE ARE NO SMALL DETAILS.

¿WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?WE EXPECT RECIPROCITY, DEDICATION AND PASSION FOR WORK.

WE DREAM OF MORE YOUNG FARMERS WORKING WITH PROFESSIONALISM.

WE WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE ACCESS TO THIS KIND OF EXPERIENCE WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER SO WE BECAME AWARE OF THIS EARLIER IN OUR LIVES.

MOST YOUNG PEOPLE DISCARD ORGANIC OR SMALL-SCALE FARMING BECAUSE THEY DO NOT SEE IT ECONOMICALLY VIABLE. WE ARE WORKING TO BREAK THAT MYTH.

WE WANT YOU TO BE ABLE TO VISUALIZE, ORGANIZE AND CARRY OUT A SIMILAR PROJECT, EITHER BY BEING THE FARMER OR BY SUPPORTING HIM.