At Open Source Town, we believe that healthy communities begin with healthy food. Our approach to food production combines traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology to create a resilient, sustainable system that can withstand the challenges of a changing climate.
Permaculture: Working With Nature
Our green spaces follow the principles of permaculture, which means we design gardens, orchards, and food forests that mimic natural ecosystems. By planting a wide variety of species side by side, we create biodiversity that protects against pests, conserves water, and enriches the soil. Permaculture allows us to produce fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs in harmony with the land, while also giving residents quiet, shaded spaces for recreation and relaxation.
Aeroponics & Aquaponics: Innovation in Food Production
Alongside our gardens, we use aeroponics (plants grown with their roots suspended in air and nourished by a fine mist) and aquaponics (a closed-loop system that integrates fish farming with vegetable cultivation). These systems:
- Use up to 95% less water than conventional farming.
- Require no chemical pesticides.
- Provide year-round harvests, regardless of weather.
- Produce nutrient-dense food with minimal land use.
This technology ensures that even if droughts, floods, or extreme weather events affect outdoor crops, we can still feed our community reliably.
Closed-Loop Sustainability
Every part of our food system is designed as a closed loop:
- Greywater is filtered and reused for irrigation.
- Organic waste is composted to regenerate the soil.
- Renewable energy powers our food production facilities.
By connecting these systems, we reduce dependency on outside supply chains and avoid placing unnecessary strain on the environment.
From Farm to Table
Freshly harvested food goes directly into our community kitchens and family homes. Residents can participate in gardening, learn about aeroponics, or simply enjoy meals knowing they are part of a transparent, sustainable food cycle.
OST is not only a place to live and work — it is a place to eat well, to learn from nature, and to explore new ways of producing food that can inspire communities far beyond our own.