The field day celebrated at Macaw Lodge through the extension agency Agropecuaria Carara of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock was an event focused on promoting agroforestry systems and permaculture as strategies for production, conservation, and regeneration within the biological corridor of Paso de Las Lapas.

The event had the participation of various government institutions such as MAG, INDER, SINAC, Fundecooperacion, as well as the neighboring producers from the region adjacent to Carara National Park. The field day agenda was very productive and included participant presentations and discussions on local production and conservation proposals.

During the field day, a tour was conducted of Macaw Lodge’s agroforestry plantations, including cocoa and coffee plantations. There was also a visit to the chocolate factory and mention of the future fruit pulp factory.

In the roundtable discussion that took place after lunch, the importance of value-added in agricultural production through sustainable and regenerative practices was highlighted. It was emphasized that this is where substantial economic improvements can be achieved. Additionally, the need for collaboration among all institutions was emphasized, and the possibility of establishing associative models to market products with this added value was mentioned.

In summary, the field day at Macaw Lodge was an event that promoted agroforestry systems and permaculture as strategies for production, conservation, and regeneration. It included discussions on local production and conservation proposals, tours of cocoa and coffee plantations, and highlighted the importance of value-added and collaboration among institutions to achieve substantial economic improvements in agricultural production.