Course Information
Join Felipe Amato and the Mundekulla team for a comprehensive 5-day introductory workshop in southern Sweden, immersing participants in the principles and practices of syntropic farming in temperate climates. The workshop features morning theoretical lessons followed by practical hands-on activities in the afternoon, ensuring a balanced learning experience. Felipe will conduct the course in English, providing translations for plant names and technical terms as needed.
 
Syntropic farming involves systems inspired by local ecosystems, aiming to sustainably produce food, timber, fiber, and more. These systems mimic natural forests with high diversity and density, enabling continuous crop harvesting and promoting healthy, resilient soils with minimal external inputs.
 
Participants will explore various aspects of syntropic farming, including the history, principles, establishment, and management of these systems. They will learn to integrate farming practices with natural patterns like sunlight, wind, and local flora, and to plan plant consortia suitable for different soil types. Additionally, topics include value-added product planning, stratification of plant behavior, natural succession, mulching techniques for soil health, and practical planting implementation.

Course Structure:

• Day 1: Introduction to syntropic farming, soil production processes in nature, and historical agricultural practices.

• Days 2-3: Natural succession, stratification, systems of accumulation and abundance, and their application in agriculture.

• Day 4: Ecological interactions, ecophysiological functions, pollination, seed dispersal, pest and disease management.

• Day 5: Practical design exercises focused on field application.

This workshop at Mundekulla offers a unique opportunity to learn at the forefront of syntropic farming research, focusing on sustainable fruit, nut, and berry systems in temperate climates. Join us to explore how syntropic farming harmonizes agriculture with natural ecosystems!

Felipe Amato 
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Felipe has a BA in Philosophy from PUC-SP. An organic farmer since 2007, in 2010 he met the Swiss producer and researcher Ernst Götsch, and since then has participated in several courses and internships with him at his farm in southern Bahia, at Fazenda da Toca in São Paulo state, and at São Sebastião farm in Rio de Janeiro.

Between 2012 and 2014 he was an instructor of courses and coordinator of the agroecology sector of the Escola da Terra, a free school based in the municipality of Pedro de Toledo - SP, which aims to disseminate ecological and sustainable techniques.

Since 2013 he provides technical assistance services to agroecological producers and other properties with or without commercial purposes, teaches courses and trainings in agroforestry / syntropic agriculture, and conducts its own production on his farm, located in the municipality of Mogi das Cruzes - SP, Brazil.

In 2015 had his first contact with European climates and ecosystems, and since then he has been dedicated to applying the principles of syntropic agriculture also in temperate and Mediterranean contexts, with projects under development in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and Ireland. He is co-founder and member of the technical team of Terra Network.
 
For more information about the network Terra and Syntropic farming see:
TERRA Network 
Agenda Gotsch – Ernst Götsch's Syntropic Farming Official Website
Life in Syntropy video


Practical information 
 
Course fee: SEK 3750
 
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the whole workshop: SEK 2000
We serve delicious vegetarian meals with fruit and vegetables from our own gardens.  
 
Accomodation (Mon - Fri)
Single room with private bathroom: SEK 3980
Single room with shared bathroom: SEK 3580
Part in double room with private bathroom: SEK 2980
Part in double room with shared bathroom: SEK 2180
Part in Viking house with shared bathroom: SEK 2180
Part in triple room with private bathroom: SEK 1780
Part in triple room with shared bathroom: SEK 1300
Sleeping alcove (behind curtains): SEK 860
Bring your own Tent/Camper (including access to shower and kitchen) SEK 600

Booking and payment
Book your spot by writing to info@mundekulla.se, or call us at +46 (0)73-503 89 19, and we'll help you make the booking. 50% of the total amount is charged when booking. The remaining fee is paid on site at check-in.

Booking rules and conditions
Please see our booking rules here.

Information on food and practicalities

• Mundekulla serves organic and vegetarian food and offer milk and gluten free options for you who prefer that. Please let us know when booking if you have any allergies.

• All participants shall check in at the reception upon arrival and pay the remaining fee.

• Bring your own sheets and towels. Can also be rented at reception for SEK 200/set.

• Participants clean bedrooms after the course, or buy this service for a cost of SEK 300/bedroom. For room cleaning not carried out by participant a fee of SEK 400 will be invoiced.

• It is not allowed to use candles in the rooms.

• Pets are welcome but must be supervised. They are not allowed in the course rooms, dining room or other common areas. Please let us know in advance and we will arrange the best possible accommodation. A cleaning fee of SEK 500 will be added. Also, do check with the course organizer whether pets are allowed at your particular event.

• It's good to bring clothes for nature walks.​

 
Travel to Mundekulla
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