Tropical Permaculture Journal: Growing Food & Living Sustainably
Field-tested guidance on designing food systems and living sustainably in the tropics, based on 15+ years at Finca Tierra in Costa Rica.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Self-Sufficient Homestead in the Tropics?
This article explains the real costs of building a self-sufficient tropical food system, and why design choices matter more than spending more money.
How Much Land Do You Need for a Tropical Permaculture Homestead?
This article explores how much land is needed for tropical permaculture, and why thoughtful design matters more than land size.
How to Design a Self-Sufficient Tropical Permaculture Homestead
A tropical homestead is not a collection of techniques, but a living system. This guide explains how to design a self-sufficient tropical permaculture homestead by integrating food production, protein, fertility, and human movement into a resilient whole.
Have a question about the course?
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Want to dive deeper?
• Explore the Tropical Permaculture Online Course
• Join us in Costa Rica for the On-Site Permaculture Design Course