Echo's farm tour is a hidden gem in SW Florida. It was simply amazing and such a unique project. Our group was so impressed with the concept of helping the poor help themselves by teaching them how to grow and harvest their own crops. The climate in SW Florida is semi-tropical and similar to many of the climates in some of the poorest nations in the world. Experience farm animals like rabbits, goats, chickens and ducks as well as tilapia and other fish. The farm demonstrated farming techniques for developing countries in various regions of the world including the rain forest. It also had a very interesting section on urban gardening techniques. Why not plant a garden in containers on your Manhattan balcony. Gardening can be done in urban as well as rural areas as was well explained to us by the helpful staff. See more about this fascinating farm, by clicking on this video link:
http://echonet.org/echo-videos/
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| Banana |
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| Bamboo |
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| Guazuma |
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| Rice |
Indian Fire Cracker Pepper |
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Vetiver Grass
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| Job's Tears |
Neem Tree
Chaya
Coconut
Cranberry Hibiscus
Cinnamon
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