The Marda Permaculture Farms seeks to address the economic crisis and the deepening poverty at an individual and community level by promoting a range of Permaculture techniques to improve the skills-base so that Marda residents can more effectively provide for their own basic needs. In addition to providing training for its local community, Marda Permaculture Farms aims to develop a sustainable income stream through permaculture training courses for a wider international audience. International students fees will be used to provide further training opportunities and scholarships for locals.