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Empower Farm: The Ultimate No-Till Organic Permaculture in the Tropics

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ visits Empower Farms, a certified organic permaculture farm that feeds Miami-Dade County in South Florida. In this episode, you will delve into the world of Empower Farm, a pioneering no-till organic permaculture farm nestled in the tropical climate of Florida. You will discover the innovative methods employed by Empower Farm to cultivate organic produce while preserving soil health and biodiversity. Through their sustainable farming practices, including the use of cover crops and minimal disturbance of the soil, Empower Farm demonstrates how no-till agriculture can revolutionize farming in tropical regions. Moreover, you will gain insights into the benefits of no-till organic permaculture, such as improved soil structure, reduced erosion, and increased water retention, all crucial for sustainable agriculture in the tropics. Empower Farm's approach not only enhances environmental sustainability but also yields nutritious and flavorful produce that supports local communities. By the end of this episode, you will have a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards associated with no-till organic permaculture in tropical climates. You will be inspired by Empower Farm's dedication to sustainability and their commitment to empowering their community through inclusive agricultural practices.   Jump to the Following Parts of this Episode 00:00 Episode Starts  00:20 Empower Farms Organic Permaculture 01:15 Buy Organic Turmeric Shipped to You 02:00 The Main purpose of this farm is to employ people with disabilities 03:00 10 Acre Farm was all Pine Trees with Riparian Habitat 03:59 Entrance to Farm 05:25 Why they Only Sell Bamboo Plants 07:38 Starting Seeds in Greenhouse 08:33 Walking the main road at the farm 09:30 Manual Labor to Pull Weeds, not chemicals 10:58 Harvesting Ripe Tomatoes 12:12 Vegetable Farms in Florida 12:45 Growing Higher Quality Produce than Store-Bought Organically Grown 13:50 Mulch Turning into Fertility for Farm 15:30 Eat Your Cauliflower Leaves - Not Just the Flowers 18:00 Why they grow what they grow on the farm 18:30 Embrace Perennial Vegetables in South Florida 19:00 Moringa is said to increase milk production 21:20 How to Harvest Moringa for the Highest Yield 22:35 Chaya Tree aka Mayan Spinach - Don't eat raw 23:50 Casava Leaves Must be cooked to Eaten and Dig up Roots 24:55 Empowered Chickens Produce Eggs Year Round 25:40 Fruit Tree Forest 26:42 Sweet Potato Vine as Ground Cover 27:58 Eat Your Sweet Potato Leafy Greens 28:22 Hawaiian Red Turmeric - Hand Dug 29:55 Taste Testing Turmeric 31:04 Chickens Living Free-Roaming 33:45 Mamey Sapote Tree 34:10 Recently Planted Peppers with Fruit Trees 34:30 Best Place in Miami to Buy Certified Organic Fruits & Vegetables 36:29 Tamarind Tree 37:05 Thousand Foot Wood Chip Pile 39:08 Diverting Food Scraps from Landfill 41:07 Creating Windbreaks So They Don't Damage Vegetables 42:04 Interview with Nick from Empower Farms 42:32 Why was Empower Farms Started? 43:02 Why was it important to employ people with Disabilities? 43:57 What kinds of tasks do the people wit 44:27 What is the feedback you have heard about the farm? 45:12 Would you recommend other farms hire people with disabilities? 46:12 Why does the farm not hire for a specific task but match the skillset with the task? 47:39 How is the farm different from the 2 days a week when teammates with disabilities have the day off? 48:38 Why did the farm decide to be a Certified Organic and a Permaculture farm? 50:45 Why are you so passionate about using wood chips on the farm? 52:00 What are other inputs you use to create fertility on the farm? 53:12 Why don't people in Florida compost? 55:00 Tell me more about your CSA program so local people can buy organic produce. 57:02 Can people visit the farm ? 58:45 What are the top 3 easiest vegetables to grow in the Miami area? 1:01:01 What are the top 3 easiest fruits to grow in the Miami area? 1:03:00 How do you deal with iguanas on the farm? 1:06:15 What are other pests you have on the farm? 1:07:17 Anything you would like to share about Empower Farms? 1:08:10 How can people support the farm? Referenced Episodes The best Way to Eat Moringa is to Juice it    • Best Way to Eat Moringa is to Drink It - H...   Supersize Your Vegetables with Wood Chips and Rock Dust    • SuperSize Your Vegetables with Wood Chips ...   Subscribe to GROWINGYOURGREENS for more videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Follow John on Instagram:   / growingyourgreens   Watch all my videos at:    / growingyourgreens   Related Links: Empower Farms https://www.empowerfarms.com/ Empower Farms Instagram   / empowerfarms   Empower Farms Facebook   / empowerfarms