Describe vision, mission, and goals along with noting available resources and assets. [Tippett: Quality of Life Values Template] Vision Cultural and biological diversity is maintained and enhanced. Communication between individuals and nations is non-violent. Pollution is minimal and waste is transformed Needs of people are met without compromising future generations or the integrity of planetary ecosystems. Mission Create an atmosphere that nurtures curiosity and inspires creativity and compassion in human beings and integrates respect and responsibility toward the natural world Resulting in: shaping the balance essential to sustain healthy ecosystems and human communities.  Goals Propagate biological and genetic diversity in agricultural systems. Utilize local sustainable sources of energy, food, fiber and building materials and support the community of local and regional suppliers. Work for the protection of local watersheds. Cultivate ecological literacy. Nurture and reawaken the connection between human beings and the natural world. Help individuals connect with their own personal potential. Research and design systems tt provide for economic viability, have environmental integrity and social stability Integrate art into daily life. Art...."for the people by the people"  Path Using sustainable practices La Boca will produce food, material and energy while supporting and enhancing cultural and biological diversity, community and the integrity of the land. La Boca will designate riparian areas, wetlands and other natural areas as habitat and corridors for wildlife. Experiential education and learner led learning - Learning is the result of the innate curiosity in human beings. La Boca will provide opportunities for people to be intricately involved in the creation of ongoing projects and experiences. We strive to eliminate the hierarchy present in traditional teaching systems to allow room for connection to oneself and ones own true desires and talents. We embrace an environment open to change and directions unknown. Research - Recognizing the importance of inquiry and investigation in the ongoing process of discovery; La Boca is developing monitoring systems to study the effectiveness and usefulness of our various systems. Intricate connection to the land is maintained through continual exploration and study of the ecosystems at work on La Boca property. Synthesis and social change - La Boca looks across cultures and socio-economic classes, throughout time and within nature for wisdom on the journey to sustainability. People from all walks of life will be assembled as advisors and activists to create a broad range of experiences and interests from which to form, and more fully understand the questions to be asked regarding a sustainable future; to then act in good faith toward that means.   Community Fit - As an education and research center for local, sustainable agriculture. Plan Using sustainable practices La Boca will produce food, material and energy while supporting and enhancing cultural and biological diversity, community and the integrity of the land. La Boca will designate riparian areas, wetlands and other natural areas as habitat and corridors for wildlife. Experiential education and learner led learning La Boca will provide opportunities for people to be intricately involved in the creation of ongoing projects and experiences.  We strive to eliminate the hierarchy present in traditional teaching systems to allow room for connection to oneself and ones own true desires and talents.  We embrace an environment open to change and directions unknown. Research Recognizing the importance of inquiry and investigation in the ongoing process of discovery; La Boca is developing monitoring systems to study the effectiveness and usefulness of our various systems.  Intricate connection to the land is maintained through continual exploration and study of the ecosystems at work on La Boca property. Synthesis and social change La Boca looks across cultures and socio-economic classes, throughout time and within nature for wisdom on the journey to sustainability. People from all walks of life will be assembled as advisors and activists to create a broad range of experiences and interests from which to form, and more fully understand the questions to be asked regarding a sustainable future; to then act in good faith toward that means.  Community Fit As an education and research center for local, sustainable agriculture.   Strategic Plan   Programmatic overview i)        Develop a working farm based on integrated, holistic and agroecological farming principles ii)       Develop the apprenticeship program based on Center of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems and utilize the expertise of Galen Eggers and Mike Nolan iii)      School and community projects    (a)  Continue to work with Southern Ute Community Action Center and the Southern Ute Academy. Open La Boca to public and class tours    (b)  Create a number of community workshops   Onsite Educational Tools (production, processing, marketing) Item Expert(s) 1)                 Vegetable Bevan Williams, Mike Nolan, Gabe Eggers 2)                 Grain production Chuck Baley, Bevan Williams, Mike Nolan, Bob Cooper 3)                 Horse farming Chuck Baley,, Eric Husted, Bob Cooper 4)                 Pasture management Abi Allen, Kyle Rapp, Craig Leggett 5)                 Animal husbandry (cows, goats, chickens, alpacas/llamas) Abi Allen, Kyle Rapp, Craig Leggett 6)                 Goat Dairy Abi Allen 7)                 Chickens – eggs and meat Abi Allen and Bevan Williams 8)                 Orchard management Bevan Williams 9)                 Blacksmithing Fred Robyns 10)            Natural Building Greg Moore and many others 11)            Wild Foods Katrina Blair 12)            Fiber marketing Roxanne Maki 13)            Fiscal Administration Doug Ramsey, SJRC&D 14)            On-site Coordination Andrew Williams