Wwoof- india (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)

How long you have been doing Organic Farming ? ONE YEAR.Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency Not certified. NOT CERTIFIED.Suggested length of stay for volunteers 3 to 6 weeks Accommodations (number and type) ? accomodation in farm for 10 PERSONS Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) construction, energy or any other activities interested for volunteers. help organic farming.Expectations of work for volunteers? COMPLETE VEGETABLE FARMING FROM BIGINING  Is transportation available?  Yes Languages spoken English or local language Can you host children or pets ? NO Special diets  ? Veg & non veg  And any other specifics for your farm ? Places of tourist interest nearby LOT OF TROUST ATTRACTION WITHIN 20 KM. BEECH, MOUNTAIN ETC.

IND 127 Farm name: Vrindavan Contact name: Gaytri Location (address and description of land) Address:Vrindavan FarmDistrict Thane, State Maharashtra,India Land Description: 10 acres, mostly of fruit trees (mango, papaya, guava, chikoo, cashew, coconut); some vegetable plots; herb patches (e.g., lemon grass); a pond; and limitless trails across the land A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) Goals: Goal 1: To make the land self-sustainableGoal 2: To create a space for an exchange of cultures, philosophy, music Goal 3: To allow a space for quiet introspection and practice Goals Description:Our work goal is to work hard to care for the land, to aid good yield, so the land can pay for its own expenses of water, electricity, and maintenance. Our life goal is to create a space for harmonious communal living, honest ethics, exchanging philosophies, sharing music, and to allow for quiet introspection and practice. Activity List: The primary goal demands 6 hours of work per day of your stay, on a host of annual activities, such as, tree work, land work, and/or building “stuff”, as detailed below. Farming activities: Making organic feed and feeding trees Mulching treesMaking organic pest control and spraying trees WeedingPloughing land Sowing vegetablesTending to the nursery Planting flowers across the landNon-Farming activities: Creating walkways Gathering/transporting yieldBuilding “stuff” – e.g., tree house, water trenches, benches… Creating spaces – e.g., community areas, play areas, reading/yoga spaces… Do note, activities depend on the seasonal need. For example, if your stay is during the monsoons (June – September) we’re busy with weeding, sowing rice, and planting trees. Should you visit in the winter (November – January) tree care is the primary activity (making feed, pest control, mulching). Feel free to drop us an email if you’d like details on what activity we’d expect to have our hands dirty in during the time of your stay. How long you have been doing Organic Farming 3 years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency No Suggested length of stay for volunteersIt’s recommended you start with 7 days. If we (both you and us) are satisfied with the exchange experience, you’re welcome to stay on…Accommodations (number and type)1 large room (accommodates up to 3 persons, bedding included), includes kitchen and 2 bathrooms Alternatively, sleep under the stars or pitch a tent! Cook indoors, on wood, or bring your MSR!Electricity, plus a backupInternet and phone are available, but the cost is for you to bear No TV or radios (we prefer the sounds live), or A/Cs for that matter Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Non-farming opportunities include alternative construction building “stuff” on the land (e.g., tree house, benches, walkways) or creating “spaces” on the land (e.g., yoga space, reading/meditation space Activities include cooking with locals, teaching and learning each others’ languages, learning crafts Expectations of work for volunteersWork on a farming or non-farming project for at least 6 hours per day of your stayConduct yourself respectfully during local interactions (remember you are impressing upon, and representing, a culture!)Cook your own meals (we’re happy to demo how!) and clean your own living spaceIf you play an instrument – bring it! Is transportation available? Local busses travel frequently between Bombay and the land (approx. 3 hours travel) Shared jeeps (i.e., the local cab service) runs frequently between the farm and surrounding villages and the main market Languages spoken Marathi and English Can you host children or pets?Nope. While we would love to have children here, we think this adds a level of complexity for our exchanges, that, presently we are not staffed to take on! And, the 2 mutts here rule the land! Special diets We’d provide you with supplies for the staple local diet – rice, roti (Indian bread), and grains (daal) You’re also welcome to the fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown on the land Any additional provisions (such as fish, meats, cheese, white bread, chocolate) are available for purchase at the village market (about 4 km away, accessible by shared jeep, cycle (we have one), or walking) And any other specifics for your farm We’ve been working with a farming blend of age-old tribal traditions and learnings from across the globe. We’re excited to use this space to meet folks, share in experiences and knowledge, while getting our hands dirty and experiencing a local culture. We’re also stoked to see what you bring to the table with ideas and instruments. We’re a friendly bunch. Feel free to drop us a line if you have questions or would like additional information.

IND 128 Farm name:  Hari Giri Location (address and description of land):  Located Chamarjanagar District, South Karnataka.  This farm is located 55 kms from Mysore in Chamarajanagar District.  The farm is 1 km from Harve village which is located 3kms to famous Kanakagiri pilgrimage.  A brief description of organic activities:  The farm size is about 4 acres.  This farm is about 3 years old.  Basically a Fruit orchard with animal husbandry as main projects.  We currently have planted more than 500 saplings of fruits and as intercrop we grow napier, lucerne, and other fodder for animal husbandry activity. We currently have about 6 cows and 5 heifers.  We also have around 45 sheep for breeding purpose.  We host a dozen native variety of chicken and about two dozens of Rabbits.  Also, couple of pedigree dogs for security and breeding.  Animal husbandry activity is done mainly for manure purpose.  We have a 600 sqft of farm house with basic kitchen, a hall & a room & bathroom with toilet.   How long you have been doing Organic Farming:  3 years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency:  No Suggested length of stay for volunteers:  5 - 7 daysAccommodations (number and type):  Farm house and Tents can be provided Non-farming opportunities/ activities:  Animal Husbandry, Bio-dynamic manure preparation,  Feeding of animals, butter making.      Expectations of work for volunteers:  Manure preparation, Animal feeding, deweeding, Jeevamrutha preparation & manuring & watering the plants & saplings. Is transportation available?:  Workable Languages spoken:  Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Malyalam. Can you host children or pets? :  Yes Special diets:  Native varieties, staple specialties, home made food & facilities to cook And any other specifics for your farm:  3 of the wildlife sanctuaries are located less than 50 kms of distance.  Nature drive or visits could be planned.

IND 129 Farm name  : SRIFARMS Contact name : Srinagesh Subramanian  Location (address and description of land) : 3.5 acres, Ch. Nagar Dist., - 55kms from Mysore., Karnataka Basically dry land with 3 inches of water in the borewell., fenced, farm house A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) : Has 200 teak plants, 200 silver oak, 30 sapota, 25 lemon, 50 coconuts, 50 mangos, some vegetables, 200 papayyas, onion on ¾ acre, some banana plants, fodder plants How long you have been doing Organic Farming : abt 7 months Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency : no Suggested length of stay for volunteers : 1 wk to 10 days Accommodations (number and type) - 600 sq ft hall cum kitchen, a small separated bath / toilet. Nice sitout Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) : water harvesting, can do up solar fencing Expectations of work for volunteers : plantation work, sowing, electric fence, manure composting Is transportation available? : well connected to Ch Nagar., is connected to mysore. We can take the guests one way, while we travel ( 2 – 3 times a week ) Languages spoken : kannada, English, tamil, Can you host children or pets? : may be Special diets: vegetarians And any other specifics for your farm : we have 3 farms in the near vicinity. We have a huge herd of cows / sheeps / rabbits in the near by farm ( belonging to our own group )

IND 130 Farm name : Sri Guru Dhama· Contact name : U.M.Taranath·  Location (address and description of land) :We have Two Locations one in Chikamangalore Dist and the other one is Tumkur Dist.1)  Yaggati Pura is the Village  About 22 Kms from  Kadur Taluk of Chikamangalore Dist, Karnataka State and about 200 Kms from Bagalore AirportThe Farm details are as below:  About 10 Acrs of Land , which includes , Paddy  & Ragi Fields and Dairy farming  and the land is being prepared for  Coconut Plantations.  This Village is famous for Vegetables and Coconut plantations.This land has a farm House with irrigation system to support the entire land  with water storage tank above the ground water, Bore Well , Rain water Harvesting systems, Decomposing  Pits. However, Earth warm plants,  Goober Gas Plants and Cow Shed are being constructed.·  This Village is consisting of two villages Yaggatti Pura  and Yaggatti , Yaggatti which is about 0.5 Km away from Yaggatti Pura is Hobballi Hqs and Yaggatti  Pura is a small village with about 60 to 70 houses, Yaggatti Pura is a Historical Place with Sri Malikarjuna Swamy Temple built during 8^th  Century A D by the Cholas Dynasty. 2) Sorrakunta  Village About  20 Kms from Tumkur Dist : Village about 20 Kms from Tumkur Dist and 100 Kms from Bangalore and about 70 Kms Bangalore Air Port.About 4 Acrs of Land with Mango , Ragi and Paddy Field and Dairy farming.·   A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) :- At Yaggati Pura LocationEarth warm tanks / Plants, Decomposing pits, entire Land is connected with organic fertilizer irrigation system:Goal In Yaggatti Pura Location :  To Prepare the land for Coconut Plantations, Paddy and Ragi Crops harvesting and prepare for over 3000 tree saplings to be planted.Construct , Earth warm tanks, Goober Gas Plant  and Cow Shed and many more such activities.At Tumkur Sorrakunta Village: Goal is Sorrakunta Village :- This Farm is already developed with Paddy, Ragi,  Mango Trees, Coconut Trees and Dairy  Farming. Maintenance and Harvesting of Crops·  How long you have been doing Organic Farming12 years·  Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agencyNO· Suggested length of stay for volunteers5 days to 90 days·  Accommodations (number and type)Two to Four Members· Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.)Construct , Earth worm tanks, Goober Gas Plant  and Cow Shed and many more such activities·  Expectations of work for volunteersTo be good Human Being ·  Is transportation available?Yes·  Languages spokenKannada / English·  Can you host children or pets? Yes· Special dietsVegetarian·   And any other specifics for your farmNon Vegetarian Food and Alcoholic  to be  avoided  on the Farm Land.

IND 131 Farm name    Basavagudda Farm Contact name  C R Pradeep Location (address and description of land) Post, Gubbi Taluk, Tumkur District, Karnataka 572 219. Dry land with a hand pump as sole water source. A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) We grow mainly millets and legumes – finger millet, little millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet, pigeon pea, horse gram, black eyed pea, lablab. We also have planted more than 100 saplings which we hope will grow into trees. These are mainly forest trees. We also have planted several fruit trees for domestic consumption. How long you have been doing Organic Farming Past 5 years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency No Suggested length of stay for volunteers Between 3 weeks to 3 months. Accommodations (number and type) Not more than 3 adults in 2 guest rooms in our home.Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) We run a learning resource centre for our village children. Expectations of work for volunteers Get involved in all/any kind of work on the land depending on the season – sowing, ploughing, deweeding, harvesting the crops, teaching children, pumping water, tending to cattle. Is transportation available? Public transport Languages spoken English, Kannada and Hindi. Can you host children or pets?  Yes, depends on the pet. Special diets Vegetarian And any other specifics for your farm We have not taken electricity from the State. Instead we have photovoltaic modules which generate enough power for basic lighting of our home. As far as water, we use a hand pump on a bore well and draw out water from about 100 feet. This water is strictly for domestic consumption. Ours is a farm house in the sense that the nearest human habitation is about 1 km away from our residence.

IND 132 Farm Name GREEN HOUSE Contact Name K.P.M.SIDHEEQUE Location (address and description of land) MALAPPURAM ,KERALA STATE.A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) Microgreens, Coconut & Vegetables farming with organic way How long you have been doing Organic Farming 4 years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency No Suggested length of stay for volunteers One Week Accommodations (number and type) Double bedded room with Private bath attached : 2 persons can Accommodated ( with all facilities) Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative Electricity, Cooking Gas & internet Expectations of work for volunteers Microgreens growing and Vegetable gardening etc. Is transportation available? Yes Languages spoken English, Hindi, Malayalam Can you host children or pets? NO And any other specifics for your farm Learn cooking Indian foods and how to grow Microgreens.

IND 133 Farm name: Mandore Contact name: Surendra Gehlot(Project Founder & Manager) Location (address and description of land): JODHPUR- 342006 Rajasthan, INDIA.. Suggested length of stay for volunteers: Minimum 02 weeks. Accommodations (number and type); Rooms with en suite bathroom & minimum comforts on full board. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.): Education , Health , Environment , Empowerment of Women .Awareness and education to promote organic agriculture and various projects to promote ecological philosophy –excursions to discover the life & culture of this community. Is transportation available?: Yes. Languages spoken: English / French and Hindi Can you host children or pets?: Yes. Special diets: Depends on individual. And any other specifics for your farm: We grow some vegetables and fruit

 IND 134Farm name   Swasteek ·  Contact name   Preetam singh Lingwal Location (address and description of land) Pauri Garhwal,at Swasteek the Himalayan Resort, Uttarakhand ( How to reach from Train or bus ?) from Dehradun/Rishikesh there is bus to Pauri Garhwal & get down at Kholachouri Stop , Devprayag on Pauri Road·   A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.)   Organic Farming Education to farmers  ·  How long you have been doing Organic Farming One Year ·   Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency Under Process with USOCA ·  Suggested length of stay for volunteers 10 days ·    Accommodations (number and type) at Resort  General – good condition.· Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Education on Alternate Energy/Org Farming ·  Expectations of work for volunteers : Able to transform the Knowledge ·   Is transportation available? Partly · Languages spoken Hindi / English ·   Can you host children or pets?  Need to reconfirm  ( if above 5 years)·   Special diets Nil   And any other specifics for your farm : Farms are under Certification with USOCA.  Need to educate farmers.  

IND 135 Farm name Organic IndiaContact name Valsa Kumar V G Location (address and description of land):.P.O, Trivandrum-695571, Kerala. South India 50 cents of Land with a House for stay. Planning to start Organic Farming on April 2012 Onwards· A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) Planning to start Organic FarmingHow long you have been doing Organic Farming Not Applicable Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency Not Applicable Suggested length of stay for volunteers Minimum 3months to 1 year Accommodations (number and type)Having a house with bed rooms ,Kitchen, toilet etc.Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Interested in alternative energyExpectations of work for volunteers all farm related work Minimum Requirement of Volunteers :2. Project starts on 1st April 2012· Is transportation available? Available· Languages spoken English is important · Can you host children or pets? Not Applicable · Special diets Kerala Food· And any other specifics for your farm Not applicable

IND 136 Farm name : Hinterland Village Resort ·Contact name : T Unni, Anagha Unni ·Location (address and description of land): Kochi, Kerala, India ( Bio diversified multi crop land of 7 acres) ·A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.): Organic manure dealt crops such as Banana, Arecnut, Rubber, Nutmeg.   ·How long you have been doing Organic Farming : Since 2 years ·Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency : Not certified ·Suggested length of stay for volunteers : 1 week ·Accommodations (number and type) : 10 numbers, A/c room / Dormitory ·Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.): Future plans of caring and protecting cattle & pets. ·Expectations of work for volunteers : Maintenance, painting, farming, cooking, language tutoring. ·Is transportation available? Yes ·Languages spoken : Malayalam, English, Hindi ·Can you host children or pets? Yes ·Special diets : None ·And any other specifics for your farm : Main focus on bio diversity.

IND 137Farm name Vanai Farm, Narayangaon, Near Pune, Maharashtra State Contact name Santosh Nimbarkar Location (address and description of land) We have 13 cares of land being farmed under Natural and Organic farming principles and practices. Pune Maharashtra State A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) Mixed cropping -  Vegetables -- Leafy vegetables, Potato, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Garlic, Various Beans, Carrot, Beetroot, Sweetpotato etc. Grains and Legumes - Wheat, Bajri, Jowar, Rice, Mung, Harabara, Tur, Chowli etc.  Fruit - Banana, Papaya, Sitaphal, Guava, Pomegranate etc, Seasonal produce We are developing our farm as a facility for Agro Tourism and the work in ongoing with about 60% completion. Our vision is to promote and propagate Natural Farming techniques. How long you have been doing Organic Farming Since 1999. Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency The farm is not certified as there hasn't been the need for any kind of certification. Suggested length of stay for volunteers We are open to long term volunteering opportunities. Accommodations (number and type) Rooms for 20-30 people in various housing situations, including mud houses built from natural materials, as well as Cement Concrete house. We also provide Camping Tents. Cooking is done via Gobar Gas energy.Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Natural Construction Techniques using mud etc., Cattle Rearing, Making Gobar Gas facilities. Expectations of work for volunteers Help with farming activities in return for free accommodation and organic farm food (largely vegetarian). Is transportation available? Yes - Jeep, Motorcycle. Languages spoken Marathi, Hindi, a bit of English. Can you host children or pets? Yes. Special diets Vegetarian preferred, Occasional Non-veg food can be arranged. And any other specifics for your farm We wish to engage communities in creating the next generation of natural and organic farmers. Survival of humankind is contingent upon resurrection and survival of the farmer. To this end, we need to renew relationships between land, farmers, and community to build healthy local food systems.

IND 138 Farm name Avici Farms Contact name : Joseph Franklin District: MANDYAState: KARNATAKA Pincode 571438 A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.): Will be growing short crops like; beans, water mellow, celery etc, also have a organic coconut grove. We are trying to minimize the harmful effects of conventional framing by promoting organic farming How long you have been doing Organic Farming : Just Started Whether the farm is certified (if yes) : Not Certified for now, have applied Suggested length of stay for volunteers : Not specify Accommodations (number and type) : 6 people ,Small hut Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.): Drip irrigation, constructing huts and store room. Expectations of work for volunteers : 4 hours of work per day.Is transportation available?: Yes both train and bus Languages spoken : English and all south Indian languages Can you host children or pets? : We can’t, but if they can manage we don’t mind Special diets Vegetarian And any other specifics for your farm : Not much.

IND 139 Farm name Orchid Gardens Contact name Rajeev Location (address and description of land) : Kasaragod District , Kerala, land less than 2 hac, distributed in multiple parcels. A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) coconut, areca nut, mangao, spice trees, coffee, Aurveda trees and plants papaya, vanilla, pepper How long you have been doing Organic Farming 200 Years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency Not certified, but traditionally never used Chemical fertilizers, Organic manure and No Till farming, Zero budget farming, organic manures are used.