This is an agroforestry plot at the farm center where we are meeting. Agroforestry as  you  know  if you're read this blog at all is a system of integrating trees into farming systems--as you might guess from the name.  Here you see fan palm, a plant used for roofing materials,  pineapple, and timber trees. Pretty much everything in an agroforestry plot is probably there for a reason, producing some useful product for food or income while at the same time creating a system which is good for the soil and often mimics natural systems. The organization here, UHDP has been promoting agroforestry and other beneficial practices for almost 20 years and has become regionally recognized as a place to go to learn. I have been here a whole bunch of times and learn new things everytime. If you're ever in the neighbourhood you should drop by.