The Seeds for a Future Blog

We’re excited to add Lombricultura, or vermiculture, to the permaculture and regenerative methods we share with participating rural Guatemalan families.  This addition was announced at our Field Day — Dia de Campo — at the home of don Jacinto and doña Herminia in the village of Lolemi. Nearly 100 local families and assorted invited guests listened…

The village of Chocolá, Guatemala, has a long and complex history, from the Pre-classic Maya period (2000 BCE to 250 CE), to the effects of colonization across Central America, to prominence in the early 20th century as producer of coffee, to today, as the community continues to seeks its forward path. Through the centuries of…

Why is agency important?  How can agency transform lives and drive community development to produce food security, health, nutrition, and income opportunities?  Defining Agency While “agency” is a frequently used term in development contexts, it’s often misunderstood outside academic circles. Agency refers to the capacity of individuals or communities to actively and autonomously make choices,…

Seeds for a Future is on a mission to create long-term food security through sustainable, permaculture practices. We work in regions where subsistence farming has fed families for generations, creating an opportunity to address food security and nutritional health through permaculture gardens. We knew there had to be a central meeting point for our team…