Aranya Agricultural Alternatives is conducting a day-long workshop at their Permaculture farm near Zaheerabad, Hyderabad on May 4th 2014. The event is hosted by Pemaculture Pioneer in India, Mr. Narsanna Koppula.
Prior registration is necessary before the end of day 3rd May 2014 to attend. Only the rest of the day remaining to register!
From their Facebook page:
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[quote]On the International Permaculture Day – May 4th 2014
Theme : Reclaiming Food Freedom
Our Emphasis:Saving Local Land Races
know ,experience & learn from the “ Aranya “ Permaculture farm in AP-11.5 Acre functional Perma model farm, Bidakanne village, Jharasangam mandal, Zaheerabad, Medak district.
Event Open to All
Event Timings : 10AM -5PM
The day activity includes Knowing & learning from Aranya farm-the design & components (knowledge on wind breaks, alley farming, mixed orchards, improved soil fertility,composting, mulching, soil cover, diversified cropping systems, fodder, fuel plantation,vis-à-vis seed sowing to seed storing, Regenerating the soils farm work ethics and social responsibility of maintaining soil health, food and environment for peaceful existence and social justice to be possible for all life forms) , Knowing of adaptable Permacultural practices for subsistence farming in rain fed areas, Conservation of local land races, Action planning for Women participatory permaculture works, Biodiversity conservation approaches,Knowing experiencing & sharing more of the application of Permaculture knowledge to the grass root level communities in India.
(Local food will be provided for lunch, Please arrange your own transport)
Call 8008515615/ 9010905852 / 04064100253 for participation confirmation
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