Bioagricultura Casa Blanca, a green refuge in Lima

Bioagricultura Casa Blanca is a family farm managed by Carmen Felipe Morales and Ulises Moreno, both agricultural engineers and retired professors from the National Agrarian University La Molina. Since 1980, this couple has turned their home into a space where sustainable agriculture is practiced every day, applying the principles of ecological agriculture and transforming scientific knowledge into simple, accessible, and productive technologies. Their experience shows that a clean and responsible agriculture is not only possible but also a real alternative to conventional methods that create pollution.

Over time, the farm was established as a Center for Production, Research, and Training in Ecological Agriculture, Agroecotourism, and Environmental Education. This project has not only validated the environmental, technical, social, and economic viability of small-scale agriculture but has also played a key role in spreading agroecology in Peru. Both Carmen and Ulises have actively participated in creating networks and associations that promote this approach, such as the Ecological Agriculture Network of Peru (RAE PERU), the National Association of Ecological Producers (ANPE PERU), and the Ecological Association of Peru.

Visitors to Fundo Casa Blanca can discover sustainable practices in action, such as the use of biological controls to fight pests and an artificial wetland system that treats wastewater and allows it to be reused in crops. The place is open to those who wish to disconnect from the urban routine and, at the same time, learn how agriculture can be productive and respectful of the environment.

About Fundo Casa Blanca

The Fundo Ecológico Casa Blanca is a model farm for bio-agriculture and agroecology that covers one hectare. Founded and managed by Ulises Moreno and Carmen Felipe-Morales, both agricultural engineers, this space combines traditional practices with scientific knowledge to show that it is possible to produce healthy food in a sustainable way.

On the farm, agricultural production and animal husbandry are done under a totally ecological approach, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, applying principles of organic farming. One of its most striking innovations is the Chinese model biodigester, which acts as a "giant stomach" capable of turning waste into clean energy, producing biogas, and reusable liquids and solids. Thanks to this technology, the owners generate their own energy while reducing environmental impact.

Fundo Casa Blanca also works as a center for production, research, and training in agroecology, agroecotourism, and environmental education, where practical experiences are shared with students, farmers, professionals, and visitors in general. Its main goal is to show that sustainable agriculture is not only possible, but also profitable and beneficial for society and the environment.

Location of Fundo Casa Blanca

The Fundo Ecológico Casa Blanca is located in the Lurín Valley, Pachacámac district, on the central coast of Peru, within the Lurín river basin. This location places it in a natural environment close to Lima, which makes it easy for visits from those who seek to learn about ecological agriculture, enjoy a space for contact with nature, and learn about sustainable alternatives to traditional agricultural production.

Peruvian Ecological Agriculture Network

The transformation of the Fundo Casa Blanca into a Center for Production, Research, and Training in Ecological Agriculture, Agroecotourism, and Environmental Education allowed its owners to show that small-scale agriculture can be environmentally, technically, socially, and economically viable. In addition, this experience has actively contributed to the spreading and strengthening of ecological agriculture in Peru.

Along this path, its founders have been a key part in the creation and development of important organizations like the Red de Agricultura Ecológica del Perú (RAE PERÚ), the Asociación Nacional de Productores Ecológicos (ANPE PERÚ), and the Asociación Perú Ecológico, building a support network for sustainable production throughout the country.

Agroecological Practices

On the farm, various sustainable practices are applied that promote clean production and balance with the environment:
Ecological breeding of guinea pigs as a basis for sustainable food and energy recycling.
Production and use of organic fertilizers like guano, compost, biofertilizers, and green manures.
Operation of a Chinese-model biodigester, which produces biogas as clean energy and liquid and solid biofertilizers.
Crop rotations, associations, polycultures, and agroforestry.
Technified irrigation systems: by siphon, micro-sprinkling, and drip.
Biological pest control using host plants for beneficial insects and natural preparations based on repellent plants, thus avoiding the use of chemical pesticides.
Active conservation of local agrobiodiversity.

Production and Commercialization

The products from Fundo Casa Blanca are sold directly at the farm and at the Miraflores Biofair. They include:

Organic fertilizers: compost and biol.
Fruits: lúcuma, blackberries, strawberries.
Tubers and vegetables: yuca, arracacha, potatoes, eggplants.
Animal protein: guinea pigs (seasoned and raw).
Aromatic herbs and flowers.

Ecological Certification

The farm has had ecological certification since 1995, initially through the company INKA CERT, which later evolved into BIOLATINA.

Between 1995 and 2005, the certification was individual.
Since 2005, the certification is collective, managed through the Association of Ecological Producers of the Lurín Valley, called Monticielo, promoted by the IDMA.

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