Permaculture in Paradise is a nonprofit 501c3 organization started in December of 2018. Our mission is to build awareness of a more environmentally friendly self-sustainable method of producing a higher quality and nutritional variety of food while providing and encouraging the consumption of a more nutritional diet to the youth of our community. Our vision is to change the behavior of children now and the diabetic and obesity rates of future generations through healthier and more traditional diets provided by better farming methods using Permaculture. Within the Permaculture would be a community activated, working farm that would educate, support and inspire the participants, school tours and visitors to eventually reproduce Permaculture gardens of their own.  Gardens that will continue to provide a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs for families throughout the area and beyond.  Changing the minds of young and old to a safer and more natural way of growing their own food and to improve the choices they make about the foods that they consume. We intend to provide produce to those in need through local area food banks and schools. If we can provide nutritional fresh vegetables to schools at no charge, children will have a greater variety of nutritional sources. Many young adults have poor nutritional habits stemming from poor childhood habits. If children become accustomed to eating a greater variety of vegetables at a younger age, we may see a decrease in obesity and diabetes as they become adults. We, as Permaculturist have the responsibility to keep this knowledge alive by offering as much training as possible. We have designed a coordinated efforts program in which we provide free instruction in Permaculture techniques to nonprofit organizations in exchange for their assistance. We really appreciate your interest in Permaculture in Paradise and appreciate any help you can provide. Please visit our facebook page for more information about what we provide. https://www.facebook.com/Permaculture-in-Paradise-2174908842777855/ Thanks so much for your help! 🎁🎀🤗😁 Melissa Bordelon Funding coordinator 9045300359