REBEL FARMS

Permaculture on 1/3 acre in NSB, FL Cultivating intentional living, community & food forestry. Zone 9 All of this is done through permaculture methods.

Our Farm - Our goal is to prove that ordinary people living in ordinary homes within ordinary neighborhoods can grow extraordinary amounts of organic food with minimal effort. Even the smallest plots of land are capable of sustaining multiple fruit trees that can sequester carbon, create habitats for multiple species and pollinators as well produce locally grown food that, if done at scale, can he

lp strengthen the food security of our community. We are doing this by actively experimenting with over 100 species of fruit trees to test the viability of their success in the Central Florida region specializing in Avocado, Banana and Citrus cultivars as well as more familiar Apple, Peach and Cherry cultivars that are, contrary to popular belief, suited to thriving in Florida’s subtropical climate. Our Vision - Our goal is to acquire a larger farm where we can plant vast food forests and botanical gardens, based on the permaculture system, where the community can come to learn, eat and be inspired to plant their own self-sustaining food forests. A place where local growers and makers can sell or trade their goods increasing the ability for our community to eat and buy locally. A place where classes and workshops can be hosted to educate children and adults alike on how to grow their own food, raise their own animals and live more sustainably and intentionally.

04/16/2024

We’re so excited for all of the eggs we have to offer! And though having an abundance of fresh, organic eggs was always a goal, it’s only one of the benefits we receive from our hens. They’ve been serving other important roles on the farm such as eliminating almost ALL of our food waste whilst turning that waste into high quality compost. They’re also a consumer of weeds and harmful insects and primarily feed on an organic diet of the aforementioned food scraps, weeds and bugs. And most importantly their p**p provides an endless supply of organic fertilizer for our 500 fruit trees and other crops. So when considering chickens for your home, remember that they provide more than just eggs and can contribute to a closed loop ecosystem.

12/17/2023

Rainy days are typically pretty rough on us. There's always so much to do, accompanied by a constant urge to make progress on all of the projects we've started or are yet to start. The tick tock of life's ceaseless clock ever in the background of our consciousness tapping melodically on a linear path forward. When an entire day of rain arrives we find ourselves dreading it like an impending doom. But there are always lessons to be learned and wisdom in the wind.

Muscles that need rest. Minds that need nourishing. Time spent together in close quarters in the guest house we built to share our urban farmstead with friends and strangers alike. Reading books, telling stories and playing music together as a family as rain drops pitter patter on the tin roof above. A reminder that there's an almost intentional time set aside by nature herself for rest and recuperation even if winter is our busy season.

It's a time for planting and right now we are so incredibly busy putting into reality what has only existed as sketches and designs within computer programs throughout the heat of the summer. We are so incredibly grateful for the volume of clients, work and interest we've received since beginning this endeavor but it is currently, literally overwhelming. If you've reached out to us and haven't received a response please be patient as it takes time to craft thoughtful responses to questions and inquiries. This is made all the more difficult as we head into the holidays whilst ever striving to live an intentional, limited social media lifestyle.

If you live in Florida we hope that you made the best of this weekend-busting Nor'easter. We hope that like us, it was (at worst) a forced sign to take time to rest the body and the mind, to take stock of what you've accomplished this year and plan for an even better year to come. We have so much exciting news and projects coming with the new year and we thank you all for being a part of it.

10/16/2023

A year ago today we welcomed our son Quincy into this crazy world and though time has muted the impact of that experience we still remember it in vivid detail. The Aztecs equated childbirth to warfare, and pregnant mothers as warriors in a titanic struggle with the gods to wrestle their children from the great beyond into this world. I think this is an apt description of childbirth. I remember Maggie fighting for her life and the life of our son for 42 agonizing hours. No sleep. No painkillers. No epidural. No guarantees. No doctors.

And suddenly, with the guidance of our midwives, came one last push. The last full measure of a fighter throwing one last punch. Maggie reached down and pulled our son from the great beyond, transcending her former mere human form to that of near goddess with the power of the creation of life itself in her hands. Seconds later tiny eyes opened and air filled little lungs for the first time. Life. Two had made three.

Before the pregnancy we debated endlessly about the merits of bringing a child into this world. A world that will inevitably be ruled by machines and Artificial intelligence. A world of shifting climates and dwindling resources. A world regulated by algorithms and post truth societies. Now that Quincy is here, these fears and questions haven't subsided. We no longer fear for our own future, but that of our children born and yet to be born.

It's not enough to raise decent kids. To feed them and make sure they do well in school. The coming crisis that faces our country, species and our planet requires more from us. Forgotten skills like gardening, foraging and self-reliance as well as community activism, mutual cooperation and diplomacy are crucial. This is what we mean by 'intentional living'. A year into being parents, Quincy's existence in this world reminds us why we live the way we do and why we must, for better or worse, continue down the less traveled path of minimalism, self-reliance and land stewardship. HBD Q, it's all for you.

03/28/2023

A few photos from around the REBEL FARMS

Address

Spanish Mission Heights
New Smyrna Beach, FL
32168

Telephone

+13868454196

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