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FIRST SYNTROPHIC AGRICULTURE TOUR IN CHILE

Syntrophic Agriculture is one of the most comprehensive and effective regenerative practices to restore ecosystems, revitalize local economies and strengthen the social tissue.

The tour aims to bring this unique practice to Chile, with the objective of providing tools to implement ‘syntrophic agroforestry systems’ together with Namasté Messerschmidt, one of the world’s leading references on the subject.

The tour will take place from 7 to 21 December 2022 with activities in Santiago and Puerto Varas.

Includes:

2 intensive 3-day courses on syntrophic agriculture
2 on-site seminars
2 open meetings
Technical visits and consultancies
Conversations and virtual events
And more…

“There is an urgent need to popularize

a production system that,

while producing tons of

delicious and healthy food,

recovers degraded areas, returns

water to drained springs,

and brings our forests back”.

José Fernando Rebello and Daniela Ghiringhello Sakamoto. 2021. Syntrophic Agriculture According to Ernst Götsch.

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Namasté Messerschmidt

Is one of the greatest references in Syntrophic Agriculture in the world. Agroforestry educator and technical coordinator of Agroflorestando ao Pé da Planta, he has studied and practiced regenerative agriculture for more than 20 years, bringing the knowledge to all continents.

This course, held by Namasté Messerschmidt, deals with the fundamental aspects of Syntrophic Agroforestry Systems (SAFS) from a theoretical and practical perspective, developing the fundamentals, applications, potentials and challenges. This is backed by more than 40 years of applied research in Brazil and more recently in the rest of the world.

Join this tour and learn about one of the most comprehensive and effective practices for restoring soils, returning water to springs, producing healthy and tasty food, strengthening local economies and creating climate-resilient agro-ecosystems.

We invite you to check out more of his work here.

On-site seminars

The seminars will have a keynote speech by Namasté Messerschmidt, as well as the participation of national guests to present and exchange knowledge and techniques according to their context and experience in the implementation of syntrophic agriculture.

Santiago (Lampa)

Monday 12th December, 10:00 – 12:00hrs

Puerto Varas (Ensenada)

Thursday 15 December, time to be confirmed

Syntropic Agriculture Courses

Participate in the 3-day intensive courses together with Namasté Messerschmidt.

The courses will focus on reviewing the principles of syntrophic agriculture and its implementation.

Two courses will be held:

Course in Santiago (Fri 9 – Sat 10 – Sun 11 December 2022)

Course in Puerto Varas (Fri 16 – Sat 17 – Sun 18 December 2022)

Participants in these courses will be equipped with the necessary tools to implement syntrophic agroforestry systems, understanding the fundamentals, production approaches, methodological design steps and management practices.

SYNTHROPIC AGRICULTURE COURSE (more info soon)

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Participants will be equipped with the necessary tools to implement syntrophic agroforestry systems, understanding the fundamentals, production approaches, methodological design steps and management practices.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Workshop facilitation by Namasté Messerschmidt with the support of Centro de Estudios Agua Tierra, Regenerativa ONG and Fundación Legado Chile.

Bibliographic material in digital format.
Digital certificate of participation.
Syntrophic seed kit.
Food and refreshments during the 3 days (hot drinks, fruit and water throughout the day + lunch).

DATES

Course in Santiago (Fri 9 – Sat 10 – Sun 11 December 2022) – VENUE: Centro de Estudios Agua Tierra – Lampa – RM

Course in Puerto Varas (Fri 16 – Sat 17 – Sun 18 December 2022) – VENUE: Bosque escuela – Puerto Varas – Los Lagos

AIMED AT

People interested in getting involved in syntrophic agriculture, whether or not they have previous knowledge. Farmers with a traditional, agro-ecological and organic approach. Public officials, academics, people interested in nature and water care. Small and medium-scale gardeners.

WHAT TO BRING

Notebooks and pencils
Water bottle
Field clothing: boots, waterproof coat, work gloves, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt.
Tools for personal use: machete, gloves, pruning shears. Optional: shovel, hoe, pruning saw.

COURSE PROGRAMME

Day 1

Group dynamics / Welcome, introductions and agreements.
Hands-on/ Walk around the site.
Class / Introduction to Syntrophic Agroforestry Systems.
Class / Ecological Succession.

Class / Centres of origin and stratification of vegetation.
Hands-on / Soil preparation (demonstration)

Day 2

Group dynamics / Welcome and debriefing
Class / Design of a Syntrophic Agroforestry System (SAFS)
Practice 1 / Implementation of a SAFS

Class / Experience of SAFS in Brazil: Cooperaforesta as a case study

Day 3

Group dynamics / Welcome and debriefing
Practice 2 / Handling, timing and harvesting
Group dynamics / Closure and evaluation.

PRICE

USD $256

(Precio ref. $239.360 pesos chilenos*)

Places per course: 50 Santiago | 50 Puerto Varas

- Early Bird Registration [AGOTADA]: 20% discount first 30 places (15 Santiago | 15 Puerto Varas) (204 USD)
Payment options
Mercadopago
Paypal (for purchases from abroad)

*According to the current daily exchange rate