WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS PROGRAM
Sustainable farm planning and management
Propagation techniques and crop management
The discipline of studying top soil and improving it
Permaculture and regenerative agriculture
How to go to market with your harvest
WHAT MAKES THE PANAMA TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SO SPECIAL?
“Becoming an agriculture intern for Kalu Yala was the most rewarding decision I’ve ever made. I worked hard, learned so much, made some life-long friends and left feeling like I’d gone through a transformation.” – Matthew
AGROECOLOGY AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
There is no better place in the world to learn about farming than in the tropics where incredible species diversity lets you build and manage a complex agricultural system. This program aims to copy systems found in nature that promote ecologically responsible land use. You won’t only consider the best growing practices, but also examine the role food plays in your life and the lives and well being of the entire world’s population.
Our 4 Education & Research Programs
Students and young professionals choose 1 of 4 Programs where they get to apply their passions in a real world environment. Participants attend lectures, create and conduct Independent Research Projects, and work as Research Assistant Interns in Faculty-Directed Research Projects.
Sustainability Courses
In addition to choosing one of our four educational programs, prospective students will engage in weekly foundational sustainability courses with a dynamic and interdisciplinary focus.