ECHO Trip

For  this class, one are required to attend certain field trips to learn more about sense of place and become more knowledgeable about the environment. Not too long ago, I attended ECHO farm, which was the best agricultural experience I have ever had. The tour guy took me around ECHO farm and explained almost each plant around. 

                

When I was little, my dad owned a small little farm. I never really got to see it because it was far away from my house, but I saw it only in pictures. Eventually, he sold it; and since that day I have always wanted to have a farm. When I visited ECHO, I was overwhelmed at the amount of plants they had. I tried some edible leaves.

For example, I had Cranberry Hibiscus and I absolutely loved it. I can still feel  the leaf taste with a hint of cranberry in my mouth. I also tried Moringa leaves, which are leaves that can purify water when one lets it lay out in the sun. 

I became very interested in the way the farm had interns that were taught and trained to maintain an agriculture style so they can teach the poor how to survive. The interns are taught how to build houses from bamboos, what plants and leaves are edible, cook with limited resources, etc.

My experience at ECHO farm was fantastic. I learned a lot about different plants and its purposes, became friends with an intern there, which she was leaving to Haiti very soon, and I tried some of their cultivated fruit, and I could taste its freshness and natural essence. After the trip was over I became motivated to have a small farm in the future to also get fresh and healthy fruit. I would definitely go back again to have another tour and to try out the best star fruit ever made.

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