Sustainable Agriculture
In harmony and cooperation with nature, the Planting Sector cultivates organic food and medicinal plants that supply the Light- Community Figueira, in addition to carrying out soil recovery and reforestation projects with native vegetation.
One of the objectives of the Community is to achieve self-sustainability in the production of healthy, wholesome, nutritious food produced in harmony with the wisdom of the Earth.
Regenerative agriculture
In Figueira, we synthesize and apply lessons from regenerative agriculture, which it includes methods of organic, biodynamic and syntropic agriculture, for example, in a permanent search for the improvement of ecological and environmental awareness.
Crops include different types of grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, non-conventional food plants (PANCs), as well as aromatic and medicinal herbs. Following the donation principle, part of the production is distributed to local communities.
To expand knowledge of regenerative agriculture, our Plantation Sector welcomes volunteers and visitors, promotes free courses and organizes events in the area.
Orchard
In Figueira, the organic gardens cultivated by residents and employees provide part of the vegetables we consume. This is a way to consciously and cooperatively relate to nature, knowing a little about its laws and cycles. In addition to producing healthy food, working with the earth puts us in touch with principles of healing, vitality and harmony.
In times of economy and the search for self-sustainability, we can all find simple, ecological and creative solutions to cultivate an organic vegetable garden in the space we have available.
Videos about Sustainable agriculture
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News about sustainable agriculture
Figueira welcomes students to experience environmental education
On May 3rd, the first Environmental Education experience was held in the “Terras do Sol” area of Light-Community Figueira. The theme of the experience was water. The objective...
Plantation Sector´s Joint Effort in Lands of the Sun: an experience of fraternity
‘’The joint efforts in Figueira are the basis of the group life,’’ explains Luciane, resident of the Light-Community. ‘’The joint effort makes us think about the importance we...
International Meeting of Traditional, Organic and Biodynamic Seeds and Agriculture for Life
Seeds: "everything starts with the seeds and ends with the seeds." This is how Karim Collier, agronomist, expressed herself in her lecture on the second day of the International...