Biointensive Program in Latin America

Ecology Action and the Fundacion Paraguaya, two organizations dedicated to promoting sustainable, small-scale agriculture, are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for students to learn the techniques of the GROW BIOINTENSIVE method of sustainable, organic agricultural design and production, through an active, hands-on experience in Latin America.

The GROW BIOINTENSIVE international internship/training program will be held in from August 20 to November 10, 2007 at the San Francisco Agricultural School in Benjamín Aceval, Paraguay.

GROW BIOINTENSIVE is a food-raising system that not only considers organic food production but also how to assure long-term soil fertility. Its design contemplates the use of the smallest spaces possible to produce a wholesome, complete diet, compost materials for soil fertility, as well as a modest income.

Participants will gain valuable skills in production, research and design.

This internship/training program is ideal for students interested in organic food production, rural development, or environmental protection and who would like to learn the skills of small-scale closed-system sustainable farming design and production.

Questions about the program should be directed to Jennifer Ungemach, Latin American Program Liaison, at jennungemach@growbiointensive.org.

Contact Information
Emma Maack
Internship Coordinator
Fundación Paraguaya
Manuel Blinder 5589
Asunción, Paraguay
Tel/Fax: 21 609 277
E-mail: emaack@fundacionparaguaya.org.py
Website: www.fundacionparaguaya.org.py