The farm
A place that grows vegetables and fruit and makes juices, syrups, jams, herbs and more. On open days you can join a guided farm tour.
Everything is produced with full respect for the environment, following permaculture principles.
A permaculture centre
Permaculture designs harmonious, sustainable and resilient human settlements that save work and energy, just like natural ecosystems. Every element is placed to interact positively with the others: each function is carried out by several elements, each element has several functions, and one element's waste becomes another's resource.
How we farm
Mound cultivation
Raised beds that hold water and organic matter.
Agroforestry
Trees, shrubs and crops together, like an edible forest.
Companion planting
Different plants side by side that help and protect each other.
Living soil
Wood chips, effective microorganisms and terra preta to feed the soil.
Animal traction
Partial use of animal power and minimal use of fossil fuels.
Research and training
- Research and experimentation in horticulture, agroforestry and tool design, for resilient farming in times of crisis.
- Sharing knowledge and training future operators, right on the farm.
- One shared goal: efficiency, knowledge sharing and fighting climate change.
Three ethical principles
Semeron's work rests on three principles:
- Earth careCaring for soil, water and ecosystems.
- People careWorking for the health and wellbeing of growers and eaters alike.
- Fair shareSharing resources and harvests fairly.