Wwoof- india (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)

Description I studied in an International school where Organic farming was part of my daily activity. I had good opportunity to interact with renowned Organic farmers such as Namazhavar and Dr. Narain Reddy. Even Now I am in touch with many Organic farmers across India. I inherited a small land about 1.5 Hac very recently, I would like to build the place up. I will not only grow Organic coffee, pepper, fruits and vegetables for consumption but I intend to start a small community for interacting with other farmers and educate them about how we are not only killing ourselves but destroying the Earth with poison. I have quit my job from the concrete jungles and now I am settling down in the real Jungle. I have traveled almost all of India, major part of England and Scotland. I need more hands to make this place a success. A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) I have fruit trees and indigenous treessuch as Naval tree, Hill gooseberry, Silver-oak, Kadukai, etc.I am going to be planting coffee and pepper this season (August to September). I would also grow the vegetables for consumption.How long you have been doing Organic Farming  For more than 15 years. Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency No, but this farm was abandoned for more than 20 years so no pesticide used for a long time. Suggested length of stay for volunteers  If hard working then preferably atleast 2 weeks. Accommodations (number and type) Comfortable 4 rooms and about 6 volunteers Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Interacting with local tribes. Interaction with other Organic farmers. Building tree house. Expectations of work for volunteers  5-6 hours per day on the farm weeding, fencing, coffee planting and helping build the mud house and then helping a bit with cooking. Is transportation available? Yes. Languages spoken English,Tamil and Hindi. Can you host children or pets? No Special diets Organic food as much as possible. Mostly grown on the farm. Locally grown fruits. Indian food, volunteers are welcome to make their own food. And any other specifics for your farm Ideal place for trekking and camping

IND 223Farm name  TRIKA YOGA KALA KSHETRA ASHRAM SOCIETY Contact name YogmayaLocation (address and description of land) TRIKA ashram is a small society, established in a hidden place, far off from cities andmainstreams, in a typical jungle area of Southern India, Tiruvannamalai. (Reachable by local bus or taxi from Chennai. Pick up possible in Tiruvannamalai.Goals: The ashram strives to an as much as possible natural, based on knowledge, self-sufficient existence, to limit our dependence on society as much as possible. We are having 4 acres of land, finished the main buildings last year and now starting with growing our own fruit trees, herbs and slowly also vegetables. Living with us are cows, dogs, cat, chickens and a lot of wild animals. Accommodation The ashram provides comfortable single rooms with attached bathroom for maximum two volunteers at one time, who can stay for the minimum duration of three weeks.Activities Work in garden, alternative construction/restoration/maintenance projects, greywater management, alternative energy, holistic caring for animals, building (animal) shelter, work in kitchen etc. Expectations flexible working time according to season and nature of work (5 hours a day,6 days a week) Is transportation available? Local busses to town are available, bicycle availableLanguages spoken English, Hindi, German, Russian, Dutch, Japanese Can you host children or pets? At this moment we cannot host any children or pets. Diet  Healthy vegetarian South Indian food and drinks (smoking not allowed)

IND 224Farm Name : Unique Organic Village , Saakar(Renamed) Contact Name : Hemal VachhaniLocation :Bhor Taluka, Pune District Address : Unique Organic Village, Mazeri,Bhor,Pune Maharastra Landmark :Adjacent to Nira-Deoghar Dam Backwaters. This location can be reached by Bus or Car. Pune can be reached via Train, Flight or Bus. From Pune regular Buses are available to BHOR & from BHOR you have to board buses with destination as DURGADI or MAHAD & alight at Village Shiravli Phata. Mazeri village is 5 Km from Durgadi. Alternatively regular private Car travels daily from Pune to Mazeri village. Please call us in advance in all cases to reach Saakar Organic Village, Mazeri Village. We will assist you to plan your travel from Pune to Mazeri Village. Land Description : The land is 250 acres in area with a Peninsular terrain surrounded by Nira-Deoghar dam in 3 sides. It is partly forest with flat patches. The Land is in heavy Rainfall area upto 4000 mm/year with July to September as heavy rains. Winter is temperate & mild while summer is little hot in May-June. In average the weather is not too extreme & contrast the Indian extreme conditions. Suited for Europeans, Americans etc. Activities : The entireland is virgin forest & sloppy land where 100 acres is dedicated to Organic Farming activities. We cultivate fodder, oil seeds, Maize, Vegetables & Grains. There are 15 cows on site with another 25 joining in December. Along with organic farming dairy project is lined up to integrate farming & dairy. Our goal is to produce organic herbal milk for members in Pune while dung & urine is utilized for Sustainable farming & fodder production. Organic Farming Period : 3 years. Farm Certified : No Suggested duration of stay : 1-2 months. Accommodations : 3-5 person. Separate Rooms & Dormitory both as per availability. Attached bathrooms are available in case of separate rooms. Accommodation will be flexible & not fixed. Non farming opportunities: Bamboo construction & Furniture, Sustainable buildings, School activities, Culinary activities. Expectation of work for volunteers : Working with Labor & Management of Labor. Planting Trees, Pruning Trees, Mulching Soil, Farming Plan Execution, Permaculture activities, cow shed management. Is Transportation Available: Yes. Frequent Languages Spoken : English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada Host Children or Pets : Yes. Both Special Diets : Will require volunteers help but will be available Places of tourist interest : Raireshwar Fort, Nira-Deoghar Dam, Varanda Ghat, Trekking Trails

IND 225Farm name Bhagawati krishi farm Contact name Ishwar Singh RathoreLocation (address and description of land)Ramgadh, Block. Aspspur, Dist. Dungarpur, state. Rajasthan, pin code. 314034 A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.)I grow all local crops along with fruit garden organically.How long you have been doing Organic Farming Since 10 years. Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agencyNot yetSuggested length of stay for volunteers It’s depend on volunteers. As long as they wish Accommodations (number and type) 3 big rooms with toilet and bath facility, 24 hours electricity. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.)Education, dairy farming and other community related work.Expectations of work for volunteers Help in agriculture activity, fruit garden maintenance, animals care, crop harvesting, fencing making, plantation, teaching in schools and classes, computer teaching and help in all domestic work of household. Is transportation available?Yes.Languages spokenHindi, English, Guajarati and all area language of central and western IndiaCan you host children or pets?Only children no pets.Special dietsRajasthani, Guajarati, and some of south Indian dishes.And any other specifics for your farm Horse riding, camel riding, oxcart riding, biking, cycling, swimming, boating, river rafting, forest tracking, wildlife, birds photography, tour to the tribal villages, sight seen to all great places around. Can arrange on request.

IND 226Farm name  BuDa Folklore, Angadibel Contact name  Savita Uday NayakLocation (address and description of land) :, 40 km from Gokarana and Ankola , Coastal Karnataka . The land is on a 20 acre piece of which most of it is covered with forest about 15 acres. And farming is confined to 5 to 8 acres of the land. In the rainforest A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) Paddy, Sugar cane and Vegetable. We also have many community and local projects. 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 : 7 daysAccommodations (number and type) : Tents and in the common house.Can accommodate around 10 pax comfortably. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Yes always there as part of other activities on the farm. Expectations of work for volunteers 5 dedicated hours a day Is transportation available? : Local government transportation Languages spoken English, Kannada , Hindi Can you host children or pets? Yes Special diets None And any other specifics for your farm None

IND 227 Farm name : ZBNF  (Zain Bio Natural Farm ) Contact name: Shibu Kakkakuniyil  Address:  District Calicut Kerala state, Location (address and description of land)  ZBNF you can come here by :Nearest airport is Calicut airport. it is 40 km from the farm. From there you can easily come to Calicut city by bus. You can come to Nedumbassery International Airport , Kochi from there you can come to Calicut  by  Train. (around 5 hour journey ) The farm is near Calicut town. it is a small farm (2 acre) it is situated near Korapuzha river. I have a old heritage house in this plot. A cow shed with four cows. They are indigenous breed ie. Vechur and Kasaragod dawrf. We follow natural farming techniques as a demonstration plot for replication by other farmers and volunteers and visitors. The Coconut  and Banana are major crops plant and vegetables also cultivated. Provision for documentation and local research. We use cow dung and cow urine only as manure for agriculture. I am the secretary of Kerala organic farmers association Kozhikode. It is an organisation work for past 22 years in natural farming. We also plan for more plot to develop into natural farm. How long you have been doing Organic Farming I am doing natural farming for last 8 years. Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency The farm is not certified. Suggested length of stay for volunteers We need Volunteers all year round. Minimum stay required is 10 to 15 days. However if both party like it can extended. Accommodations (number and type) We have a heritage house 100 year old.We can accommodate4PeopleNon farmingopportunities/activities(alternative construction/restoration project,alternative energy, etc.)  There is variety of non farming activities. It is an island you can go through boat for fishing .Expectations of work for volunteers: We want to promote natural farming in nearby areas  for that for that we have leased some land in surrounding area and .We market the organic vegetables and coconut directly to customers. so we need support for cultivation of vegetables and marketing also we help to look after the cow Is transportation available? Transportation available from Calicut.Language spoken English and Malayalam  Can you host children or pets? There is space for Children but no pets allowed  Special diets. We provide only vegetarian. We serve the Kerala style foods like Idily, Vada, Chapati, Puttu, PathitiI. also meals with Sambar, Purissery, Papadam etc  And any other specifics for your farm  A Ayuveda hospital for herbal treatment . Sea only 2000 metre from farm. You can see the Azhimukam (ie. the Koropuzha river falling into to sea  ) also Kappad beach  around 8 km. You can interact with fishermen community and view migratory birds. You can taste of crabs , prawn and fishes

IND 228 Farm name Dagar Farms and Homestay Contact Name: Mahip Location (address and description of land)   Distt. Solan Himachal Pradesh – 173233. INDIA.  Nearest railway station is Kalka (Haryana) Nearest bus stations are Parwanoo and Baddi (Both are in Himachal Pradesh) From there board local bus which will get you to farm house directly. There are few  buses therefore kindly email us your travel plans in order we can guide you. A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals  etc.) The land is 12 bighas which was bought by my family couple of years ago. Post completion of my studies (5 years) I started looking after this land. Being in middle of forest I have installed fence around it stopping wild animals from entering  and have also strategically constructed water tanks in it. Recently I got installed drip irrigation and sprinkler system in our farm to conserve water during challenging times.  Organic activities: I have keen interest in organic farming and I aim to promote it as a sustainable and healthy substitute to commercial farming practices which is widely practiced in this area. We discourage use of any fertiliser and pesticide on our farm.Our farm is divided in two sections: Terrace: We have 5 terraces which are used to grow seasonal vegetable for self consumption &demonstration purpose. Orchard: Majority of our farm is being used as a orchard and we are increasing our orchard area by bringing more waste land under cultivation during monsoon each year. Crops grown:  Terraces:  Onions(yellow gold), garlic, Ginger, potato, green pepper, beans, tomato etc. Orchard: Mango (Dusseri and Langda), Guava, pomegranate, peaches etc. Our aim is to promote organic farming as a sustainable, less labour intensive and economically viable substitute to commercial farming by adopting scientific inputs and integrating them with traditional farming practices, with a vision to promote it as a demonstration unit for other farmers.  How long you have been doing Organic Farming I have been involved in organic farm for 5 years now  Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency We are not certified by any national agency. Suggested length of stay for volunteers 1 week  to 1  month Accommodations (number and type)Dormitory living with shared toilets & bath with hot water facility. Up to 10 volunteers could be accommodated at a time.Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Paint and building repair jobs, Assistance in construction activity, Cleaning and repairing water tanks, Repairing farm fence, Cleaning and maintenance of fresh water source. Expectations of work for volunteers Clearing terraces of weed, Assistance in soil preparation, Digging earthen recharge ponds around terraces, Fruit picking and sorting, Assisting in preparing plant beds/ mulching and grafting. Installing drip irrigation and sprinkler system when needed. Maintaining and cleaning RWH system , Clearing bushes and planting new plants , Maintaining farm path Is transportation available? Yes Nearest bus stations are Parwanoo and Baddi in Himachal Pradesh Languages spoken English and Hindi. Can you host children or pets?Children: No / Pets:  yes. Special diets: Being a remote location we can only provide you with home cooked vegetarian meals and eggs. Breakfast: Bread with butter/ Jam or Eggs with Tea. Lunch/Dinner: Dal, rice, roti and seasonal vegetable (as per availability)Assistance while food preparation and cleaning is required. Any other specifics for your farm Special requirements:  Sleeping bags, personal medication, moderate to high physical fitness, good walking shoes, working gloves and high level of motivation. Places of interest nearby : Kasauli: It is a small hill station (25kms). Easily accessible by bus. Shimla: It is state capital and largest city in State (80Kms). Easily accessible by bus but a night stay is recommended)

IND 229 Farm name Pahadi House Contact name  Abhay Sharma   Location (address and description of land) – Pahadi House –Tehri Garhwal,  Uttarakhand, India. Nearest Railhead – Haridwar Railway Station - 90 Kms Dehradun Railway Station – 85 kms Buses and Taxis easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) PlantingVegetables ( like Cauliflower, peas, maize, different pulses etc, watering, taking care of farm, Fruit picking, Gardening, Step farming, cow grazing, plough the fields, Sowing the new crops, Milking animals etc.   How long you have been doing Organic Farming Since Last one and half year.Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agencyNoSuggested length of stay for volunteers Minimum – 1 night & maximum 2 Nights for each volunteer. Accommodations (number and type) Cottages and dome tents. We have 4 traditional Himalayan Cottages, 5 Dome tents. We can accommodation 4-6 volunteers at one time. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc )Community service, teaching at local school. Community service includes things like painting school wall, teaching students, personality development skills etc. Work in fields / farm, taking animal for grazing grass, ploughing the fields etc. Distribution of pen, pencil and notebooks to poor Childs. Expectations of work for volunteersSocial works, education related, service in homestay and hospitality.  15 Bighas farm land, 2- 4 hrs per day is required. Animal includes Rabbit, hen, goat, Cow, oxen and buffaloes.  Is transportation available?Yes  Languages spoken  Hindi / English Can you host children or pets? Yes, both could be accommodated. Special diets  Only pure vegetarian and local organic food is served.  Seasonal vegetable grown in our farms like Rice, chapatti, Cabbage, peas, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, beans and different types of Himalyan pulses. Seasonal fruits like plum, apricots, apples, mangos, melons etcAnd any other specifics for your farm Evening bonfire / Walk into Kaudia forest Photography / bird watching / camping hike to Surkanda Devi Temple Dehradun (The state capital) Mussoorie (Hill queen of India) / Dhanaulti, Tehri lake ( Asia’s biggest rock fill dam) Rishikesh (World capital of yoga, a holy city by the Ganges) Local villages / Chamba market View of snow covered Himalayn peaks (peaks like Trishul, Chaukhmbha, Shivlinga can be seen on any clear sunny day)

IND 230Farm name Madhavi FarmsContact name Krishnamoorthy Vijayakumar   Location ( address and description of land)Bangalore, Karnataka 560083..  A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.)Produce: coconut, areca, pepper, cardamom, and some spices like Cinnamon and Clove, in about 10 acres. We have a Dairy with 16 indigenous Gircows. 

Organic activity: Mainly production of vegetables, including Tomatoes, Beans, Ridge, Bitter, and Snake Gourd, Pumpkin, Brinjals etc., in an area of 6 acres. Objective is to enhance production and variety to reach a turnover of at least 3 lakhs per month. How long you have been doing Organic Farming .Ours is an organic farm, and we have been practicing the organic principles of farming since 15 years.Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency ( Name the certification agency ) The Farm was certified in the year 2011, but we have not renewed this certification, since this is expensive and we are still selling our produce in the regular markets, without identified customers for organic produce.Suggested length of stay for volunteers We can consider a stay of 3 weeks minimum.Accomodations (number and type)We have 2 quarters, and can accommodate about 6 volunteers maximum, triple sharing, at a time. 4 would be ideal. Simple but well ventilated quarters with smokeless chulhas, hot water, toilets, TV, Wi Fi, etc.  We have a kitchen, with a Cook onsite, so fresh, hot, organize, VEGETARIAN meals are prepared daily. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy etc ) Fencing, Tree planting, Tree pruning, Waste removal, Lake desilting, etc. Expectations of work for volunteers Help Needed: In the [production of Organic sprays. and pesticides like like jeevamrutha . Panchakavya, etc. and in the preparation of Organic compost and Bio Manure. Also need assistance in weeding, fencing, and fodder preparation. To make an effective contribution  Is transportation available?Transport: We have a van coming from the City every morning, dep. 8.45 am, and again leaving the Farm for the city at 6.00 pm. The Farm is accessible from the city by bus no. 367, which stops in front of our Farm Gate. Languages spoken Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English.Can you host children or pets? Regret we cannot host either children or pets. Special diets Our food is only vegetarian, cooked with our fresh organic vegetables, and comprises Dal, Roti, Rice, Sabji, Papad, and Lassi / Curds. Volunteers will be given carriers to store their food for the night, after Lunch in the morning.And any other specifics for your farm No Smoking, No Drinking Zone, and volunteers are advised not to sign up if they cannot abstain from these practices. Within 5 mins. The Tiger Sanctuary at Bannerghata National Park, a Butterfly Park, and the Cineplex Mall.

IND 231 Farm name Nisarga Mitra Farm Contact name  Rajendra S. Bhat  Location (address and description of land) Nisarga Mitra Farm District Thane, Maharashtra 421503 A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) 5  At nisarga mitra farm everything grown is organic. We don't use any chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, PGR etc. most of the manure is produced on farm itself. we follow Zero or minimum tillage practice. We promote multi layer mixed cropping, We also do other activities like rainwater harvesting, tube well refiling, small scale watershed development program etc. Nearest railway station is Badalapur which is 6 km away from farm. farm is well connect by road We have 5 acres of farm, We grow all types of seasonal as well as perennial crops. For eg. Vegetables like cabbage, tomato, brinjal, chili, capsicum, cabbage, spinach, different types of local leafy vegetables, Cereals like rice, ragi, Pulses like cow pea, bengal gram, red gram, chick pea, types of beans etc. in Fruit crops we have 50 different varieties of Mango's, Coconut, Guava, Custard apple, Jack fruit, Lemon, Jamun, etc. We also have variety of Spices and Medicinal plants. And forest trees like bamboo, teak and tress for producing green leafy manures. we are practicing organic farming for over 20 years Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency our farm is not certified by any agency Suggested length of stay for volunteers Volunteers can stay as long as they wish. There is no minimum stay requirement for any volunteers. Its totally up to volunteer to decide what kind of learning activity they wish to do. Usually any workshop is of 3 days for beginners. other workshops are of different duration. Accommodations (number and type) Apart from our own house, for guest we have one dormitory room accommodating 10 people and 2 family room with attached toilets accommodating 5 people. We also provide home cooked food for guests . We can accommodate up to 10 volunteers at a time. Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) We expect volunteers to earn experience and knowledge they wish to acquire, the can do any work that can enrich their experience. Mostly we have lot of work on farm itself which makes it difficult for spearing time for other activities. But as social responsibility we engage our self in soil and water conservation. Construction of small scale bunds for reducing soil erosion and conserve water is one of the major activities. There are many hobby related activities volunteer can do like bird watching, trekking , rock climbing etc.  Expectations of work for volunteers At farm we usually star our day early. We start working by 8 am. Except planting or harvesting season we do routine activities like weeding, pruning, irrigating, earthing up, maintenance of vegetable nets, etc.  During plantation and harvesting season activities are quite intense. Is transportation available? Farm is very well approachable by rooad. We can also arrange transportation Languages spoken English, Hindi, Marathi Can you host children or pets? Children and pets are most welcome Special diets  At home we cook typical maharashtrian meal ( mostly veg ). a typical meal consist of rice, salad, roti/bread, vegetable, dal ( curry ), pickle etc. We occasionally eat non-veg food. We try to serve 100% organic food, most of which comes freshly from farm. Daily routine goes like this - Morning tea and break fast, Lunch, evening tea and brunch, Dinner. Tea/ coffee is served 3-4 times a day.  And any other specifics for your farm Farm Drinking Alcohol and Smoking is strictly prohibited The farm is located at foothills of Sahyadri mountain range. During Monsoon whole areas becomes very scenic, Lots of waterfalls, fresh water streams adds to natural beauty. We have Hajimalang fort nearby - a one day extensive trek. Kondeshwar is one of tourist attraction which has beautiful waterfall and a small temple of Lord Shiva. Badalapur city is about 5 km away from farm, there we do have all kind of facilities like Hospital, Shops, Restaurants  etc. Mumbai is 2 hrs drive from our farm by road, also there is a local train every 30 minutes from Badlapur Station to Mumbai.

IND 232 Farm name: Barala Farm House Contact name: Harsch Barala Location (address and description of land): Chomu, Jaipur, Rajasthan. My farm is located in the middle of a transitional rural area on the outskirts of a town called Chomu, in the district Jaipur of the state Rajasthan.A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.): We are a joint family of about 10 members and the family is headed by my grandfather. The farm house is a comprehensive place to live as we try to be self-sufficient and sell off the excess produce in the market. We grow cereals such as wheat and millet, seasonal vegetables and there are some plants and trees [mostly amla (Indian gooseberry)] which bear fruits round the year depending on the season. Everything that we grow is indigenous and you can expect to have a native-Rajasthan experience at the farm.How long you have been doing Organic Farming: My grandfather has been a farmer all his life and he has practised organic farming since beginning. So I would say my farm has been an organic farm for more than 40 years now.Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency: No, the farm is not certified by any of the agencies.Suggested length of stay for volunteers: The volunteers can stay anywhere from 1-8 weeks depending on their willingness to work and be at the farm.Accommodations (number and type): The WWOOFers will share the house with my family. They can stay in the guest room. The farm can host up to 4 people.Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.): Volunteers can play badminton, basketball, volleyball and cricket around the farm. They can go for Rajasthani-countryside weddings with the family which is a unique experience in itself. There are a lot of local excursions including the markets, the hills, the forts, and the gardens. They have an opportunity to interact with the people from countryside and have an in-depth look into their daily lives. They get to cook with the family and share all the local traditions. To sum up, the WWOOFers shall be an intrinsic part of the farm family and they are free to explore whatever they wish to. Expectations of work for volunteers: the volunteers can expect to work in the farm with sowing of seeds and watering the plants and crops. They can also pick fruits and vegetables and help in cooking food with the family. They can also make food for the cattle and milk the cattle if they want to. Transportation availability: a lot of public transport is available to all the places around the town. The farm also has a car which can be used to pick and drop the volunteers. Languages spoken: Hindi and English are fluently spoken. However we are curious to learn other languages and we would like to practice it with you. Can you host children or pets: No. sorry hosting pets and children is difficult as the family would not be comfortable with them. Special diets: the family eats a wholesome nutritious vegetarian food with all the essential nutrients. You are free to cook whatever you would like to provided you reinstate the kitchen as it was before. And any other specifics for your farm: the farm is owned by a family of doctors who are still attached to their inherited farmhouse. The main purpose of hosting is to give the volunteers a deeper look into the indian society and its culture which includes indian ways of farming and cultivation.

IND 233Farm name   Vinis farm island Contact name Aram Paul Location (address and description of land) ,Kerala , Mundrothruthu Railway station A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) All sorts of vegetables and Fish Farming ,The farm is in 4 acre, We have ducks and country Chicken How long you have been doing Organic Farming New project on eco-tourism to start in Nov 2015 Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency No Suggested length of stay for volunteers3 to 6 months  Accommodations (number and type) 2 to four persons could be accommodated   Non-farming opportunities/ activities (alternative construction/ restoration project, alternative energy, etc.) Help in Cooking Expectations of work for volunteers It’s an Island farm need to water the plants and need to feed the fish and guest are there need to take care of them . Is transportation available? Yes Languages spoken : English Can you host children or pets?  No Special diets : Morning : Egg /Toast etc or Dosa Lunch both veg and non veg And any other specifics for your farm: Varkala beach, Mundrow cruise etc are nearby tourist attraction

IND 234Farm Name NATRO FARM (Natural Agrotech Training and Research Organization Farm)