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Develop Permaculture Therapy Programs for Human Health

Contact with nature and food production can improve mental and physical health, yet therapeutic permaculture programs could provide healing while teaching sustainable practices. The challenge is developing evidence-based permaculture therapy programs for various health conditions. Barriers include healthcare integration challenges, insurance coverage limitations, and practitioner training needs. Without therapeutic programs, healthcare misses opportunities for nature-based healing while people remain disconnected from food systems. Successful permaculture therapy could improve health outcomes while teaching sustainable skills, potentially creating new healthcare approaches while connecting people with nature and food production.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Permaculture