Hi there,
My name is Luiz. I'm a biologist with a Master's in Plant Diversity and Environmental Science, and a rural producer. A few years ago, I decided to trade chaotic city life for the pleasure of living a life more connected to nature.
During the pandemic, I gained a deeper understanding of the wonders and challenges of rural life. I became fully dedicated to developing a way to make a living in the countryside and generate a positive impact on nature through regenerative agriculture, agroecology, and permaculture.
Since then, I've been dedicated to producing a wide variety of products, both for personal consumption, as an experiment, and for commercial scale, in agroforestry systems. In parallel, due to my specialization in mushrooms, I have been utilizing these fantastic decomposer organisms to enhance rural production and accelerate nutrient cycling processes, particularly with organic matter.
Currently, I am facing a very interesting challenge. Being in a mountainous region that produces coffee in the Paulista Water Circuit, I decided to dive into this initiative of producing coffee in an agroforestry system, to develop a sustainable agricultural model that can eventually be used as an alternative to the traditional monoculture model in the region. With this, I hope to convert 4 hectares of pasture here on the farm into a biodiversity hub, which will serve not only as a sanctuary for the region's endemic species but also as a place that promotes ecosystem services, such as water dynamics and climate change mitigation. It would be great if this initiative of mine became a model for my neighbors.
I would like to count on your help in this endeavor. We are currently nurturing the seedlings we planted during the rainy season, while also tending to our experimental and subsistence crops. You'll play a vital role in this project by assisting with soil preparation for new seedlings, transplanting coffee plants and native species, and applying mulch to conserve soil moisture and enrich the soil. It would be great to work alongside you while we discuss sustainable alternatives for the rural economy, quality of life, health, and well-being.
Living in our charming colonial house, you'll experience the rhythm of rural life. This historic residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, and a cozy living room, creating a welcoming environment for relaxation and sharing experiences.
If you are passionate about sustainable living and seek an enriching experience, we invite you to join us!
Best regards,
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Wild foraging
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Certified organic
8
Hectares
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19.8
Acres
