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Research & Field Studies

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Research takes place across syntropic food forests, nursery systems, mushroom production facilities, and soil amendment trials. Students and collaborators engage directly with soils, crops, and biological inputs rather than simulated environments, gaining insight into how regenerative practices perform at scale.

A Living Field Station

An applied research site supporting student-led inquiry and graduate-level study.

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Enhancing Soil Fertility and Agricultural Sustainability through Spent Mushroom Substrate Biochar, Vermicompost, and Cover Crop Rotation in South Florida

Daisy Pineda 

Substrate Biochar

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 Effects of Pruning techniques on biomass and phytochemical production in (Cannabis Sativa L. )

Jordan Prats

Pruning Techniques

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 Effect of vermicompost tea in the Growth and chemistry of Turmeric (curcuma Longa) and basil (ocimum basilicum).

Daphne K Sugino

Effects of Vermicompost

Research at Lion Farms

Lion Farms operates as a living research site where agroecology, soil biology, and regenerative farming systems are studied under South Florida conditions. Research is embedded directly within active production systems, allowing theory to be tested through observation, data collection, and applied field trials.

Projects emphasize biological inputs, circular nutrient flows, and climate-appropriate farming models that balance productivity with ecological function.

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Students participate through university-affiliated programs, independent study, and experiential learning platforms such as GivePulse. Opportunities vary by season and project scope and may include fieldwork, data collection, observation, and documentation.

Applied Research & Data Collection

Participants assist graduate and faculty-led research by collecting field data, documenting trials, and supporting on-site experiments related to soil regeneration, fungal systems, and agroecological design.

Mycology & Mushroom Cultivation

Students gain hands-on experience in gourmet and functional mushroom production, including substrate preparation, fruiting conditions, harvest timing, and quality assessment under controlled environments. video of the product. 

Agroecology & Food Forest Systems

Students engage in the design, management, and observation of syntropic and agroforestry systems, focusing on plant succession, biomass cycling, and long-term soil building in subtropical environments.

Education, Outreach & Documentation

This internship supports farm tours, workshops, and public-facing education. Students help translate complex regenerative practices into accessible materials for visitors, community partners, and academic audiences.

Regenerative Farm Operations

Focused on day-to-day farm systems, this role supports harvest logistics, infrastructure maintenance, and adaptive management practices that keep regenerative production functional and scalable. 

Soil Health &
Biological Inputs

This internship centers on soil biology, organic matter dynamics, and the use of vermicompost and compost teas as regenerative inputs. Participants assist with sampling, application timing, and field observations.

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Internships &
Research Placements


Through GivePulse and partner programs, Lion Farms offers structured opportunities for students seeking applied research experience in regenerative agriculture and soil systems.
Placements emphasize


• Hands on fieldwork
• Data collection and analysis
• Systems thinking and ecological design
• Professional research practices

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