I arrived in Portugal in 2017 with nothing but a dream. What has been achieved since then has far surpassed my initial expectations. My idea was to live a simple life while creating a place of safety and prosperity for others. The entrance to my home farm is known as the ‘Gate of Refuge,’ a historical escape route for those persecuted or oppressed seeking justice and sanctuary. Little did I know, walking through those gates, that the small dream would grow into what we have today—a movement gaining momentum and reaching unthinkable heights.The name ‘Joseph’s Dream’ references the biblical tale of a young Joseph who, through wise stewardship, created stability and wealth for many families and generations. With more than 20 families currently joining this mission, we are scaling our structures to welcome many more. The intention was never to reach the heights now within our grasp, and to ensure we arrive there, we are investing in qualified personnel, the latest machinery, networks of suppliers and technicians, as well as a custom-built platform connecting our vast ecosystem of sensors to a central management dashboard.We’ve evolved from providing management services to offering the full 360, including labor, machinery, and eventually processing, fertilisers, and packaging. Convinced that anything is possible, we are diligently working to expand our current 200 hectares to 1,500 hectares with over 60 families by 2030. All of our endeavours are organically certified, implementing regenerative practices to farm carbon, making sustainability an integral part of who we are. Once we reach our production target, we aim to promote and support organic agriculture to other producers, creating one of the largest organic-only cooperatives in Southern Europe.We will continue to build our team with like-minded partners worldwide who share the dream of a different world and future—one where we don’t just talk but act towards creating the life and world we all aspire to. We look forward to you joining us on this adventure, which will likely evolve into more than we can currently imagine, just as it has been from the start.