Syntropic
O U R A P P R O A C H
Agroforestry
Farming in rhythm with nature.
WHAT IS SYNTROPY
The natural tendency of life to grow, heal, and create more life. Syntropy means life working in harmony to create more abundance. It’s the opposite of entropy (breakdown). In nature, that’s what forests do—they regenerate themselves, layer by layer, season by season.
WHAT IS SYNTROPIC AGROFORESTRY
The practice of designing agricultural systems that follow this natural pattern. Instead of growing one crop in straight rows with heavy inputs, we design diverse plant communities in intentional layers—working together, cycling nutrients, and creating abundance over time. These systems produce food, fiber, and medicine while building soil, storing carbon, and creating habitat.
WHY IT MATTERS
Most of today’s agriculture is extractive.
It requires constant inputs, depletes soil, and leaves land vulnerable to erosion, pests, and drought.
Syntropic systems do the opposite.
They:
Build soil instead of breaking it down
Grow more resilient plants with fewer inputs
Store water, carbon, and fertility naturally
Support biodiversity from roots to canopy
Produce food, fiber, medicine, and habitat—at the same time
Syntropy isn’t just a technique—it’s a philosophy of design that works with nature, not against it.
It’s about creating living systems that evolve and improve on their own, with thoughtful management and time—not control.
HOW IT WORKS
We observe the natural succession of forests—from pioneer species to mature ecosystems—and use that pattern to design agroforestry systems that are:
Layered: multiple vertical strata of plants that use space efficiently
Diverse: combining crops, support species, and wild companions
Timed: planted in phases to mimic forest development
Regenerative: improving soil, structure, and yield over time
At Viriditas, we use syntropic principles in:
Edible landscapes for homes and homesteads
Small farms and diversified production systems
Conservation lands and rewilding projects
Our systems grow food and restore ecosystems at the same time.
That’s Why It’s Foundational to Our Work
Syntropy shapes how we design, plant, manage, and evolve every system we create.
It’s not a formula—it’s a relationship.
And we’re here to help you step into it with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
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Syntropy
in a Pot™
Want to bring syntropy home?
Syntropy in a Pot™ offers a simple way to plant full-functioning ecosystems—right in your backyard, homestead, or small space.
15-gallon mini systems include a central tree or shrub, support species, and companion plants—living, regenerative systems from day one.
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