Organic farming methods will be presented at event in southwest Costa Rica

Published in A.M. Costa Rica staff Finca Tres Semillas, a small, family-owned farm and mountain inn, is hosting an educational event to raise awareness on practical organic farming methods. The event begins at 10 a.m. Feb. 24. Neighboring farmers, tropical conservation leaders, eco-tourism operators, and the general public are all invited to attend. In response to the growing pressures for farms to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, the owners of Finca Tres Semillas began experimenting with organic farming methods six years ago. The farm has discovered successful ways to farm organically, manage waste appropriately, use alternatives to toxic agricultural and household cleaning products, and convert to more sustainable income strategies, said a press release. The farmers understand the lack of alternatives and economic pressures that farmers face these days, and want to share their knowledge and experiences with those interested in growing food and living in harmony with the environment, said the release. There will be recreational activities, prizes, demonstration workshops on composting, organic agriculture, proper waste management, as well as a roundtable discussion. Participants are welcome to share their ideas, hopes, frustrations and solutions about the topic of sustainable development and how it affects the life, culture and future of the Costa Rican farmer, said the release. The event is also a fundraiser for El Brujo elementary school and its environmental education programs. Finca Tres Semillas is located in the Savegre Watershed between the communities of El Brujo and El Llano de Río Nuevo, Pérez Zeledón. More information is available by contacting: contact@finca3semillas.com, info@connectionsinstitute.net, or on a Web site at www.Finca3Semillas.com