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Maya Papaya Organic Farm Local, Organically Grown Vegetables & Herbs in Central Florida + Farm Store, Yoga Classes, Aquaponics, Education, Workshops & Events

Maya Papaya Organic Community Farm is a 5.5 acre diversified farm and CSA (community supported agriculture membership farm). We grow veggies, herbs, and some fruits using sustainable agriculture practices, both in the field and in a 3000 square foot aquaponics greenhouse. We offer tours, classes, field trips and workshops at the farm, to share our farm with the community, and educate others on the

benefits of locally grown food, as well as to empower others to grow their own goodies and to live more sustainably. We love nurturing soil to bring an abundance of high vibe, nutrient dense goodies for you and your families. and it is an honor to continue to grow in, for, and with our amazing local community. We take care to plant each seed and plant with highest intentions for peace, love, light, beauty, and healing in our hearts, families, community, and the world. Yoga on the Farm happens:
Monday: 9:30 am
Wednesday: 10:00 am
Saturday- 10:30 - 12:00 pm
*Classes held indoors
(more classes being added)

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02/07/2025

Listening to today's speech at Alligator Alcatraz stirred up a wave of emotion. It took me back to the day I spent in the Everglades with former President Jimmy Carter, a leader who didn't just visit the land, but connected with it.

He moved through the wetlands with quiet awe, unbothered by the gators and snakes, fully present with the fragile beauty that surrounded us.

That memory stands in painful contrast to today. Just a few miles from where this photo was taken, today's visit to the detention center highlighted the stark contrast in attitudes toward the environment. Dismissing the potential environmental impact of such a facility, and expressing disdain for the Everglades itself, felt disheartening.

Two presidents. Two visions.
One came to understand the Everglades.
The other came to exploit it.

Today was a heavy day for those who love the land, for those who believe that beauty, once lost, doesn't come back. It was a sad day for the Everglades. And a sobering one for America.

02/07/2025

When we talk about the Florida Everglades and the importance of Everglades Restoration we aren’t just talking about saving God’s landscape & the wildlife – we are actually saving ourselves – the Everglades replenishes the aquifer and supplies our drinking water – the most important resource on this planet! Florida is a peninsula, and the Everglades watershed helps to stop saltwater intrusion. The journey of water is the life of Florida – from Sawgrass to Seagrass.

05/06/2025

❤️ There’s a connection that can’t be explained by reins or commands.
A rhythm you don’t hear in hooves — but in your heart.
When you and your horse are not just rider and animal…
You are one.

When he stops because he senses your hesitation.
When he flies forward because he feels your trust.
When every breath, every movement becomes a shared language —
without a single word, without a single signal.

It’s more than trust.
It’s more than friendship.
It’s when two hearts beat in one rhythm,
and you realize: you’re no longer alone.
You have a soul beside you… in the form of a horse. .

Author of the original idea for this painting is Svatava Hueberová aka BalaenaArt

13/05/2025

Let me share this in a spirit of love, not blame. Because the story of our medicines is not just about what was taken — it’s about what was shared, and what still lives.

For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island and beyond walked in deep relationship with the land. We listened to the plants, the winds, the waters. Our medicines came through dreams, through ceremony, through observation and humility. And many of those teachings have made their way into the wider world, helping people across many walks of life. That, too, is a kind of gift.

Here are some of the medicines — ancient, sacred, and still with us — that found their way into what people now call modern medicine:

1. Willow Bark (Salix spp.):
From the willow tree, many Indigenous nations used the inner bark as a tea for fever and pain. Scientists later isolated salicin, the compound that led to the development of aspirin. This medicine continues to bring relief to millions.

2. Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana):
Used traditionally by West Coast Indigenous nations as a gentle laxative and digestive tonic. Pharmaceutical companies later developed over-the-counter products using cascara’s active compounds. It’s still used today in natural remedies.

3. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis):
Valued by eastern nations for treating skin conditions, its powerful alkaloids are now found in some oral hygiene products. The teachings around bloodroot remind us that medicine is both potent and sacred.

4. To***co (Nicotiana rustica and others):
A holy plant — offered in prayer, ceremony, and gratitude. While commercial to***co became something else entirely, the true medicine of to***co is about connection, humility, and respect.

5. Ephedra (Ephedra viridis):
Used by Indigenous nations in the Southwest for respiratory relief. The active compound, ephedrine, inspired the development of asthma medications and decongestants.

6. Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens):
Among Indigenous peoples of southern Africa, this root was used for joint pain and inflammation. Today it’s widely available in health food stores and pharmacies for arthritis relief.

7. Quinine (from Cinchona bark):
Used for generations by Quechua people in South America to treat fevers. Its compound became the foundation of malaria treatments worldwide.

8. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium):
Across many Indigenous nations, yarrow was used to stop bleeding, heal wounds, and bring balance. It is still a beloved herbal ally today.

9. Sage (Artemisia spp.):
So much more than smudge. Used for cleansing, ceremony, and medicine — sage also has antimicrobial properties now recognized by science.

10. Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum):
Used by northern nations to ease colds, stomach troubles, and fevers. Still gathered today in traditional ways — its healing warmth lives on.

11. Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata):
Not a medicine in the pharmacological sense — but one of the most sacred of all. It’s medicine for the heart, the spirit, the space around us. Braided into every prayer.

And there are more. So many more. The forest, the tundra, the prairies — they’re full of life and wisdom.

When parts of these medicines were studied, isolated, and used to help others — it wasn’t always with harm in mind. Many researchers and doctors were genuinely moved by the healing power of these plants. But it’s also true that our voices and knowledge weren’t always honored or included in those stories.

Today, many of us are reclaiming those teachings. Not to close the door on others, but to open it with care. To say: these medicines are still here. And so are we.

Let’s walk forward together, in balance — with respect for where these medicines come from, and the teachings that go with them.

With gratitude,

Kanipawit Maskwa
John Gonzalez
Standing Bear Network

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Founded in 2011, Maya Papaya Organic Community Farm and Nursery is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Seminole County. We are a growing permaculture hub and experiential learning center nestled on 11 acres. We grow papayas, moringa, sugarcane, peppers, herbs, edible flowers, native and medicinal plants, with a focus on pollinator attractors. We offer tours, classes, field trips, workshops, and unique experiential learning opportunities. While we have scaled back our CSA (community supported agriculture) program, we will be opening a few spaces for Fall shares. We hope to inspire, empower, and educate children and families to grown food, tend soil, care for water, and live more sustainably on our beeloved Gaia.

Text to set up appointment before planning a visit, as we are open to the public for special events or by appointment only. We would love to see you on the farm.

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