Earth and Ink
About the custodian and her needs: I first met SB at the Gurgaon Organic Farmers Market. She brings produce from her farm. A woman in her 60s, she recently took to farming and started living at the farm itself. Living on the farm is fast becoming a rare phenomenon, with most farmers choosing to live […]
My decisive journey into natural farming began in June of this year. Since my mother and father have been doing work related to food and farming for almost a decade now, I’ve had the chance to visit and stay at several farms around the country (more on that soon). Our experiences also led to a […]
This first set of stories is about the discovery of new ideas that shaped me fundamentally. And the best part is that there was always a tangible way to learn about and explore all of them! Earth Care, People Care, Fair ShareI’d often heard people say ‘Permaculture is a way of life, not a method […]
Project introduction: JB’s 4-acre farm faced a number of challenges, including highly depleted soil, scarce water resources, and a harsh climate. But with the use of permaculture principles, we were able to turn it into a thriving operation. The custodian’s brief and existing challenges: The custodian of the farm had a clear vision for the […]