GROW BIOINTENSIVE™ Demonstration Plot

Location: 
Cusco, Peru
Alum Project Leader: 
Yesica Nina
Grant Amount: 
$2100(USD)
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Inspired by her U.S. training in the GROW BIOINTENSIVE method with Ecology Action, Yesica Nina's 1000-square meter demonstration plot is used for training courses in the GROW BIOINTENSIVE method serving her community of Sacllo near the Sacred Valley in Cusco, Peru. Courses are geared toward educating women and youth through collaboration with a mothers' association and two local high schools. Training topics thus far have included: techniques to create and maintain soil fertility, raised bed building, composting, transplanting, and seed saving.

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groupcc.jpgMESA's most spectacular fundraising dinner to date! Check out our slideshow of the evening's gastronomic feats, farmer presentations, and dancing!

MESAteaser_ferellen.jpgMESA steward Fernanda Ramos and host Ellen Bartholomew have developed a kid-centered SPRIG featuring garden-to-table education and small grains processing.