Blog Archives
Alex Goff
I cannot begin to express how good it feels to be back in Panama with Kalu Yala. I was a Biology Intern in Summer 2011 and during my internship, the company expressed that they were going to be expanding. This expansion included  adding an Agriculture Program. I took this opportunity to show the company what [...]  Read More
Difference between coffee beans
Veronika shares exciting experience from organic coffee farm, its sustainable practices, fabulous smell and delicious taste.  Read More
Label
This week, Evan offers both an insider's look at the backyard of the San Miguel house and an interesting way to "Go Green"!  Read More
California Red Worms
William writes about his educational and inspirational experience on the Kalu Yala organic farming trip. He details some of the lessons he learned from the organic farmers the met along the way.   Read More
Nicolette Hahn Niman's session on organic farming
Nicolette Hahn Niman, author of Righteous Porkchop, guided a session at the Naked Development Forum in May on the current state of agricultural systems, focusing in on the growing problems with the world’s food supply.   Read More
San Miguel Local Bar
Lanier writes about the financial/non-financial benefits for the San Miguel community. She discusses possible community engagement strategies, as well as some of the risks that may be involved.   Read More
culantrorojo
Catherine shares her knowledge of Panama's agricultural history and its role in the current state of organic produce available in Panama. There has been remarkable growth in the organic industry in the past 20 years and hopefully it will continue to progress.   Read More
Local Panamanian Farm
Catherine discusses her introduction to the Kalu Yala Team and the work she is hoping to accomplish while interning at Kalu Yala. She notes how each individual's focus, hers being sustainable agriculture, comes together through collaboration to create the feeling of a team.  Read More
Jackson and Abraham
An update from our agriculture research team, Team Gunga Galunga. They've made headway in studying Panamanian food culture, both in analyzing local laws and meeting with local organic producers, but it's often unpredictable how difficult information is to find.  Read More
Plantains (yellow and green)
Abraham reveals his plans to write a series on authentic Panamanian cuisine for the Kalu Yala blog. Lucky for the interns, he will do this by cooking for them!  Read More