La Gran Vista Agroecological Farm

1. Soil conservation measures (construction of terraces, planting of soil-binding grasses);
2. Pasture rehabilitation and fence construction;
3. Vegetable cultivation in raised beds;
4. Treatment of structural wood in the farm buildings to protect from termites;
5. Construction and subsequent maintenance of greenhouses;
6. Planting of fruit-bearing trees;
7. Reforestation of trees native to the area;
8. Sharing of ideas with visiting local farmers;
9. Sharing of ideas with visiting local children and foreign students on ecological school tours;
10. Managing free-range poultry;
11. Cultivation of the Californian Red Worm for the enrichment of organic fertilizers;
12. Showing visitors the multiple uses that certain plants have, as treatment for both human health and plant welfare;
13. Fabrication of composts using materials grown on the farm;
14. Involving the volunteers in activites that allow for a greater appreciation of Costa Rican culture.