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Three Years in Costa Rica: A Journey of Transformation

For three years, I traded the hustle of city life for the tranquility of the Costa Rican jungle. This transformative experience, filled with unexpected challenges and profound growth, fueled the fire within me to create FARMERSTRENGTH™.

From the depths of personal adversity, I discovered the power of resilience, the healing embrace of nature, and the importance of community. This journey, steeped in personal growth, inspired the core values of FARMERSTRENGTH™: Strength, Resilience, and Compassion."

— Gareth McCloskey
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