Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden was founded and nurtured by Sarah Livia Brightwood, President of Rancho la Puerta. The permaculture influenced farm elegantly incorporates organic, biointensive fruit and vegetable production, agroforestry, agrobiodiversity conservation and animal husbandry to create an idyllic example of ecological agriculture. The Mediterranean climate of Tecate, with light
winter frosts, allows year-round production of a great diversity of plants at Tres Estrellas. In addition to growing nutrient dense, organic produce, Tres Estrellas protects the immediate and surrounding natural resources by building carbon rich soil, protecting and recycling water and preventing topsoil erosion. Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden produces organic mixed fruits and vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, eggs, goat milk and cut flowers for three commercial kitchens. Fruits and vegetables are intensively planted in permanent raised beds that are strategically placed amongst perennial fruit and herb hedgerows. Egg laying chickens are located throughout the farm, providing organic eggs for the commercial kitchens, as well as helping to improve the health of the farm’s soil. The farm’s free-range Nigerian Dwarf goats provide the property with fire control through grazing, soil enhancement through manure production and fresh milk for consumption and cheese making. The Tres Estrellas Soil-to-Table Certification Program is a 4 week residential training program designed for those interested in learning about ecological farming, farm-to-table food preparation and self- reliance. Students live, learn and work at Rancho Tres Estrellas located in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. Through a dynamic combination of in-classroom and hands-on learning experiences, students will explore how organic food is grown and how the bountiful, nutrient dense products of the farm can be used as food, medicine and more. For more information (dates, pricing, etc) or to apply to the Soil-to-Table Certification Program, contact Lindsey Hethcote at [email protected].
