In this video, farmer José Ángeles Rios shows how he manages Mombasa grass by utilizing the chop and drop method in his syntropic farming system in Puerto Rico. Chop and drop is a method of pruning and mulching trees to build soil health, reduce weeds, and conserve water.
You can learn more about Jose’s farm through his socials:
This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture Program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. This video is also produced in support of Ridge to Reefs agreement with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, Conservation Innovation Grant award number NR213A750013600
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How to Prune and Mulch with José Ángeles of Finca Tintillo