The Academy of Sustainable Agriculture and Innovation
What we do?
Train and incubate new and beginner farmers through hands-on workshops and technical short-courses
Provide holistic wraparound services to farmers including technical and business assistance increasing small-farm viability.
Build a community of committed farming professionals across the island that support each other and feed their communities
The 4 Main Components of our Academy:
1. Agricultural Entrepreneurship 101 Course - a five week intensive online course with a final in-person gathering in Yabucoa. Over 750 people from Puerto Rico and even 5 different countries have participated! Learn the basics of sustainable farming!
2. In-person workshops in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico - the last Thursday of the month we have a free, in-person workshop which covers a range of topics from how to design and install drip irrigation to how to make your own compost! Over 400 people participated last year.
3. Technical Services - a farmer is paired with our team of agronomists to work on a special project over three months which is chosen by the farmer which can range from a marketing strategy to help finding agricultural financing.
4. Digital Library - a set of crop and animal production specific videos which covers an introduction and how to start.
Participant Profile
Average age: 42.5
(PR farmer average: 60.8 — we are engaging the next generation)Age range: 18–72
Multigenerational learning that preserves and transfers agricultural knowledge42.3% women
(Nearly double PR’s 24% women farm operators — advancing gender equity in agriculture)Average farm size: 15 acres
Serving the small and mid-scale producers who are essential to local food systems. Average PR Farm size is 65 acres (2022 USDA Agricultural Census)
Help Us Reach More Farmers!
Your support ensures our Academy remains free of charge and accessible to all who want to learn about agriculture and growing food for their communities.
