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Farm Groups Consultation
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Scarabée Regenerative
Our Mission
Scarabée Regenerative was founded by Karine Hrechdakian to share the principles and practices of Regenerative Agriculture with the Lebanese community. As a Kiss the Ground Soil Advocate—an organization dedicated to promoting Regenerative Organic Agriculture as a solution to the food crisis and climate change—Karine decided to help spread that message in her homeland of Lebanon.
Our initiative is fueled by a duty to help farmers learn about an alternative to the synthetic mechanized agriculture they have been practicing for decades. This effort is especially critical at this time, given the severe economic crisis, with a projection of an impending famine. With the 190% inflation of food prices (Bloomberg) and the 98% devalued currency, farmers and citizens, intent on growing their own food have been asking for help. The repercussions of the August 4th, 2020 explosion in Beirut, has rendered the already fragile situation untenable.
A new period of conflict with Israel began in 2023, eventually leading to the 2024 invasion. The subsequent outbreak of war between the U.S. and Iran triggered a major resurgence in hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, igniting the ongoing conflict of February 2026. Needless to say, wars have economic repercussions gravely impacting the food system.
Regenerative Organic Agriculture and its overreaching benefits, can help mitigate food insecurity by addressing soil and human health. It was our duty than ever, during the Covid–19 pandemic, to reexamine our farming habits which have had long lasting repercussions on the health of the soils and the plants we depend on for our survival. Healthy soils produce healthy plants, healthy animals, healthy humans and a healthy planet.
We are a small team aiming to disseminate Regenerative Organic Agriculture knowledge and skills. We are committed to the cause and bring our diverse expertise to the table. We are here to help the Lebanese help themselves.
Presently self-funded, we honor contributions, however small, to support individual farmers in their transition, fund group workshops, and develop pilot farm projects.
Our Non Profit status in Lebanon is pending.
Cover crops, Akkar
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Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve
OUR TEAM
USA & LEBANON
Karine Hrechdakian
Founder/CEO
Kiss the Ground Soil Advocate
Karine was born in Lebanon and currently lives in upstate New York. A documentary filmmaker by trade, she is dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture as a vital solution to the global food crisis and climate change. Since 2019, she has been developing a Regenerative Agriculture initiative in Lebanon, drawing on extensive research and coursework from Regeneration International, Advancing Eco Ag, and Acres USA. Along the way, she has cultivated strong relationships with leading regenerative organizations, authors, and educators. In 2024, she founded RFGC, a Regenerative Farming and Gardening Consultancy. The initiative’s social media campaign successfully grew a community of 10,000 followers within its first year.
Master of Science in Visual Studies (MSVS), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Arts in French Literature, Wellesley College
Mountain pasture with diverse vegetation provides nutrient dense diet.
Orchard with natural vegetation acting as living root cover, Ehme
LEBANON
Wael Yammine 2020--Present
Lead Agronomist
Wael is an agricultural engineer and sustainability entrepreneur passionate about transforming food systems through innovation. With over seven years of experience in insect rearing, waste management, and regenerative agriculture. He founded Wiggles, a startup pioneering insect-based protein and zero-waste solutions in Lebanon. Guided by his motto “The problem is the solution,” Wael works on projects that merge science, sustainability, and community empowerment to build resilient ecosystems and promote
climate adaptation.
Agricultural Engineer with an M.Sc. in Plant Protection. ULFAVET.
RFGC Broadfork tutorial.
Samer Salloum 2019--Present
Project Manager - Social Media
Samer is an Agriculture Specialist · Agricultural Engineer · Manager · Agronomist · Marketing Specialist, presently working in Saudie Arabia and Lebanon.
He is also the Founder of Agronote, an Instagram platform aimed at answering agricultural questions.
Agricultural Engineer with an M.Sc. in Plant Protection from ULFAVET and an MBA in Enterprise Management from USJ.
Wheat field project--Saudie Arabia
Theresia Al Asmar 2025--Present
Agricultural engineer specialized in plant production and management. She has experience in training, documentation, project implementation, and budgeting. In her current role, she leads the communication efforts, ensuring effective coordination and outreach across all project activities.
Agricultural Engineer with an M.Sc. in Plant Production from ULFAVET.
RFGC Sowing Cover Crop Seeds
Georges Najm. 2023-2025
Consultant - Farmer
Georges is the owner of The Green Van, a Prototype Farm and a Sustainable, Regenerative, Organic Consultancy.
Georges is working extensively with NGO’s and farmers across Lebanon and conducts trainings and TOT’s (Training of Trainers).
The Green Van homemade weeding tools
