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Alpaca
The primary goal of establishing an alpaca community is to bring together a group of alpaca breeders who can maintain and improve the breeds of this economically important animal and obtain the finest possible fleece without employing any techniques or materials that are noxious to the environment. Ideally, an alpaca community consists of more than one (usually several) alpaca farms where alpacas are bred, predominantly, by natural means.
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Organic farming
Our consciousness of ecological and environmental issues, at this stage of our existence on earth, demands keen interest in, and attention to, problem-specific strategies for better results in production and environmental conservation. Variables like soil type, general climate, seasonal variations, and ecological relationship among different species etc, all need to be considered prior to formulating the right plan for farming on a piece of land. Organic farming communities aim at getting there - growing in wisdom for a healthy future.
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Kibbutz life style farming
Kibbutz is undoubtedly the classic and, perhaps, the only successful example of modern communities that are built on the principles of green living. Kibbutzim are a living example of the communal spirit that has been central to green living communities. Always heavily dependent on agriculture, the kibbutz is now moving toward organic farming. It is using "natural" predators: such as mites, to control pests and replace noxious, polluting pesticides. It is adopting "inter-cropping" techniques - where different crops are planted together on the same land so that a balance of nutrients is maintained in the soil.
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Horse Breeding
The first months of spring mark the start of the breeding season. This can be a very exciting time of year for horse breeders on equestrian communities. The most important aspect of promoting equestrian communities, from a conservationist viewpoint, is saving more land for sustainable development. Horses require natural (green) environment for healthy living and horse-lovers tend to prevent existing land from getting urbanized through construction of structures that are likely to threaten the physical and ecological profile of the area. With each new birth a horse breeder knows the beauty of our lands will maintain in nature.
