ABOUT OUR ORGANIC GARDEN

The biohuerto Hacienda Herrera is an area dedicated to the organic growth of vegetables, herbs and native plants for self-consumption and for the promotion of good environmental and cultivation practices through the organization of educational activities.

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VOLUNTEER'S CONTRIBUTION

• Construction of composting box

• Collection of organic waste

• Elaboration of organic compost

• Land work and compost

• Choosing and sowing seeds

• Maintenance, irrigation and permanent work in the garden

• Weed cleaning

• Elaboration of natural, organic solutions for pest control

• Designing signs and tags for vegetables and herbs

• Harvesting

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PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS​

• Good physical condition to perform field work

• Interest in organic gardens

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BENEFITS FOR THE VOLUNTEER

• Accommodation at the Hacienda Herrera

• Learning to grow and manage crops organically

• Learning about the biodiversity of amazonian native plants and vegetables

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FARM AND OUR VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM DROP US A LINE.

WE'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TELL YOU MORE!

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