Caribbean Agroecology Intensive Program 

An Immersive Field-Based Course in Tropical Agriculture, Agroecology & Resilient Food Systems

Join us for a 10-day intensive exploration of Caribbean agroecology through hands-on learning, farm visits, workshops, lectures, cultural exchange, and direct engagement with local agricultural practitioners.

Based in western Cuba, in the Sierra del Rosario mountain range near the town of Soroa, this field course explores how farmers and communities build productive and resilient tropical food systems using local resources, traditional knowledge, ecological principles, and the biodiversity of their landscapes.

The course creates an intentional space to learn from Afro-Cuban agricultural knowledge, cultural traditions, and relationships to land, food, and community, while recognizing the important contributions of Afro-Cuban communities to Cuba’s agricultural and cultural heritage. Soroa holds significant cultural and historical importance within the broader landscape of resistance and self-determination across the African Diaspora. This program seeks to honor, preserve, and protect those legacies by centering local educators, farmers, and residents as the featured lecturers, presenters, and workshop facilitators throughout the course.

How do we build productive, resilient tropical food systems using the resources, knowledge, and biodiversity of our own landscapes?

10-day immersive field intensive

The course is approximately:

• 30% Theory & Lectures
• 50% Hands-On Practice & Field Experience
• 20% Reflection, Discussion & Cultural Learning
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Participants will receive 60+ hours of learning and field experience throughout the program, led by highly trained professionals, multigenerational farmers, and leading producers in Cuba’s agricultural sector. All lectures and presentations will be translated from Spanish to English by an in-person course translator. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate recognizing their completion of the 60+ hour intensive course.

The course brings together multiple areas of Caribbean agriculture and agroecology, including:

• Tropical Crop Production
• Agroecology & Agroforestry
• Soil & Water Systems
• Composting & Natural Soil Fertility
• Biochar & Soil Carbon Management
• Afro-Cuban Agricultural Practices & Knowledge
• Animal Husbandry & Animal Traction
• Farm Construction & Basic Carpentry
• Farm-to-Table & Value-Added Production
• Integrated Farm Design
• Resilient Food Systems

Throughout the intensive, participants will engage in:

• Farm visits
• Hands-on agricultural activities
• Practical workshops
• Lectures and discussions
• Guest presentations from agricultural practitioners and experts
• Cultural exchange and community learning
• Farm-to-table experiences
• Field-based learning and reflection

Your $2,300 program fee includes:

• 9 nights of accommodation in a hostel with a local host
• All meals
• All internal transportation, including airport transfers and transportation between farms, field sites, and workshops
• 10 days of educational programming
• Course materials
• Course translator (Spanish to English) 
• Certificate of Completion

The program fee does not include:

• Round-trip airfare to Cuba
• Cuban entry visa
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Additional activities or purchases outside of the program

This intensive is designed for people interested in Caribbean agroecology, tropical agriculture, food sovereignty, environmental sustainability, resilient food systems, and community-based agricultural knowledge..

Participants may include:

• Farmers and agricultural practitioners
• Students and educators
• Researchers
• Environmental and food justice organizers
• Community leaders
• Sustainable development professionals
• Individuals beginning their journey into agroecology

Previous agricultural experience is not required.

Spaces are limited for the Caribbean Agroecology Intensive Course. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants will receive a decision within one week of submission.

The final application deadline is September 25, 2026. 

The total program fee is $2,300. Participants may choose from the following payment options:

• Full One-Time Payment: $2,300, due upon acceptance
• Payment Plan: Four scheduled payments
• Eligible Buy Now, Pay Later options: Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay

$500 — Enrollment Deposit (Non-Refundable)
Due within 7 days of acceptance. Applied toward the $2,300 program fee.

$600 — Second Payment - Due October 9, 2026

$600 — Third Payment - Due October 23, 2026

$600 — Final Payment- Due November 6, 2026

All participants must have their full program balance paid by November 6, 2026.

Acceptance into the program does not automatically reserve your place. Your participation is confirmed only after the $500 enrollment deposit has been received.

Because space is limited to 15 participants, accepted applicants are encouraged to submit their deposit as soon as possible. If the deposit is not received within 7 days of acceptance, the space may be offered to another applicant.

Please review the  Refunds and Cancellation Policies provided with the program information for full details regarding payment obligations, cancellations, refunds, and changes to enrollment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage early submission. Applying early and completing your enrollment payment allows us to confirm your place while space is available and helps us plan accommodations, meals, transportation, materials, and programming for the cohort.