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Growing Resilient Farms. Strengthening Communities.
Discover practical, regenerative farming through hands-on demonstrations, education, and innovation.
learning through demonstration
Regenerative Farming
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Healthy soil.
Healthy food.
Healthy communities.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Save water.
Improve soil.
Build resilience.
Learning by Doing
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Learning by Doing
Learn by seeing.
Learn by doing.
Learn by growing.
OUr Story
Our Journey
Founded by Caitlin Van Zijll de Jong with Ricardo Negrini, Tafara Farm has grown from a shared vision into a working regenerative demonstration farm and Climate-Smart Agriculture Learning Centre dedicated to practical education, innovation, and community engagement.
After Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa caused extensive damage, we chose not only to rebuild, but to build back stronger. Today, the lessons learned through resilience continue to shape the practical farming solutions, knowledge, and inspiration we share with farmers, students, and visitors every day.
Built Through Resilience
From transforming neglected land into productive farmland to rebuilding after two devastating hurricanes, every challenge has strengthened our belief that resilient agriculture begins with practical knowledge, innovation, and community.
Today, Tafara Farm exists not only to grow food, but to grow confidence, skills, and opportunity for future generations.
Our Mission
To inspire and empower farmers, students, and communities through practical education, regenerative agriculture, and climate-smart innovation that strengthens food security and environmental resilience.
Our Vision
To become Western Jamaica's leading demonstration farm and agricultural learning centre, helping build resilient communities through knowledge, collaboration, and sustainable farming practices.
Our Values
🌱 Stewardship
🤝 Community
📚 Education
🌎 Sustainability
💡 Innovation
We believe resilient farms create resilient communities. By sharing practical knowledge and demonstrating regenerative agriculture in action, we strive to strengthen food security and inspire the next generation of farmers across Jamaica.
Experience Regenerative Agriculture in Action
Soil & Compost
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Water Management
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming. Learn composting, soil biology, mulching, cover crops, and regenerative practices that build long-term fertility while reducing reliance on costly external inputs.
Water Management
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Water Management
Learn rainwater harvesting, irrigation, water storage, and efficient water use to grow more with less while improving drought resilience.
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Discover practical growing systems including protected agriculture, crop planning, integrated pest management, and regenerative techniques that improve productivity and resilience.
Renewable Energy
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Climate-Smart Growing Systems
Explore how solar power and off-grid systems support sustainable farming by reducing operating costs and increasing farm resilience
Plant Nutrition
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Pest & Disease Management
Understand balanced crop nutrition through compost, organic amendments, biofertilizers, and targeted inputs that promote healthy, productive plants.
Pest & Disease Management
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Pest & Disease Management
Learn integrated approaches that combine prevention, monitoring, biological controls, and targeted treatments to produce healthier crops with fewer losses.
Food Security & Community
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
See how practical agriculture strengthens families, creates opportunities, improves nutrition, and builds more resilient communities.
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Farm Business & Entrepreneurship
Learn budgeting, record keeping, crop planning, pricing, marketing, value-added products, and farm business management to build profitable, sustainable agricultural enterprises.
Jamaican Farm & Cultural Tour
Experience a Farm Visit
Explore the farm with a guided tour covering regenerative agriculture, water systems, renewable energy, fruit trees, nursery production, and our rebuilding journey after two major hurricanes.
Climate-Smart Learning
The Tafara Farm Climate-Smart Agriculture Learning Centre is being developed to provide practical demonstrations and hands-on learning for farmers, schools, community groups, and visitors interested in regenerative and climate-smart agriculture.
Agricultural Immersion
Our planned Agricultural Immersion Program will give participants the opportunity to live, learn, and work alongside our team while experiencing regenerative farming and rural life in Jamaica
Camping & Nature
Escape to the peaceful countryside and enjoy off-grid camping surrounded by nature, fresh air, walking trails, and the beauty of rural Westmoreland.
Events & Venue Hire
Tafara Farm offers a unique natural setting for private events, retreats, educational gatherings, family celebrations, corporate functions, and community activities in a peaceful countryside environment.