Observed arrival · 2026-10-28
Caribbean Homestead Academy: self-reliance taught on the land
A Puerto Rico nonprofit presents hands-on courses in practical homestead systems, from water and food to energy, shelter, and tools.
- For
- Puerto Rico and Caribbean residents seeking practical homestead skills
- Worth noticing
- The homepage says classes will be announced in early 2027; its course listings include water filtration with biochar.
Field notes
The curriculum is divided into 11 areas, with examples ranging from gravity-fed water distribution and closed-loop nutrient cycling to tropical food forests and safe DC/AC wiring. The homepage describes classes as small-group and mostly outdoors, with shared meals made from food grown and cooked on the land. It says course announcements are planned for early 2027; donations are routed through DonatePR to the Caribbean Agroforestry Institute's general fund.
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