What they do
ARC (Agroforestry Regeneration Communities) establishes food forests in Guatemala and East Africa, working with smallholder farmers to transition from subsistence monoculture to diverse agroforestry systems. Their approach combines syntropic agriculture, permaculture, and indigenous knowledge to create multi-layer productive ecosystems. Each project includes farmer training, community seed banks, and market development.
Why they matter
ARC demonstrates that agroforestry works for the farmers who need it most: smallholders in tropical regions facing soil degradation, water scarcity, and market volatility. Their syntropic systems produce food, timber, and medicinal plants from the same plot, diversifying income and building resilience. The community-based model ensures knowledge transfer: trained farmers become trainers, creating exponential adoption.
How to support
Donations fund new food forest installations and farmer training programs. Volunteer positions are available for on-site project support in Guatemala. Follow their social media for project updates and impact data.
Key project to explore
ARC's Guatemala food forest network, where trained smallholders have established 100+ syntropic agroforestry plots producing fruit, timber, and annual crops from previously degraded cattle pasture.