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Hi,

My name is Ja, representing The CHI Homestead in Northern Thailand. The CHI Homestead is a homestead (learning how to become more self-sufficient and resilient), organic farm, and sustainability education/training center. We are seeking collaborators and partners who can help us fulfill our vision and mission. This includes people who might be willing to collaborate with us in the areas of knowledge and skills in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, biointensive farming, syntropics, etc, finance and funding, traditional and digital marketing, and possibly exporting.

I’m planning a row of fruit trees and bushes for my garden. I’m wondering can I mix blueberries as the shrub layer in the row, as it requires much more acidic soil than pears, persimmon, peaches, etc? They will be pretty closely planted together, and I am not sure if it’s feasible to acidify the soil for the blueberry while maintaining the rest of the row in a more sweet soil. Thanks.

Hey r/permaculture community,

I’m developing a specialized mapping tool for permaculture design and looking for a few experienced folks to provide feedback. Your insights would be incredibly valuable in making this tool truly useful for the community, and I wouldn’t expect you to do that for free.

What I’m looking for:

• 2 homesteaders with 5+ acres in the USA
• 2 professional designers with 5+ acres in the USA
• About 1 hour of your time for a user testing session with our UX designer

What you’ll receive:

• A free custom map of your property (typically $250+)
• A one-hour consultation with me (my background: Earth systems science, permaculture design, former PDC instructor specializing in mapping and climate sections)

This isn’t a sales pitch, I genuinely need feedback from experienced permaculturists to make sure this tool serves the community’s actual needs.

If you’re interested or have questions, please comment or message me.

Thanks for considering!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on a long-term dream: moving to Sweden to start a sustainable community project. My goal is to buy a large piece of land where people can come together to be creative, care for animals, and live as self-sufficiently as possible. I’m inspired by concepts like WorkAway or WWOOF—a place where volunteers can help out in exchange for an enriching communal experience.

A key part of the project is animal rescue. I want to provide a safe home for rescued animals and integrate them into farm life. Since I’m a trained educator, I’m also considering combining this with animal-assisted educational programs for children or adults. To fund the project, I’m thinking of offering guesthouses, workshops, or sustainable tourism experiences.

Now, I have a few questions for you:

Do you know of any subreddits where people discuss similar projects?

Have you had experience with community projects, animal sanctuaries, or self-sufficient living?

What challenges do you see in a project like this?

Are there any like-minded people here who might want to exchange ideas or collaborate?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any advice you have!