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Vitamins for the winter …
… were given to the children in Chyangsar when the apples from the apple orchard were distributed. At over 80 years old, Lage Maya has looked after the apple trees wonderfully and can be proud of the harvest. Many thanks to all those involved in setting up the apple farm.
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Dried vegetables and herbs…
… are prepared for marketing in Chyangsar and Ghunsa. Whether traditionally or in the Solar Dryer, dried goods can be transported more easily and without time pressure. Dried vegetables, also as traditional pickles and tea are 2 good options. Many thanks to Fair Styria for supporting the cooperative on its way to commercialisation.
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Permaculture design…
… is what our scholarship holder Ramita learnt during her internship on the Hasera farm and presented in English to the international group. We are very proud of her and thank our sponsors for their support.
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Very special results …
… have been achieved by these two women in Ghunsa. Once they grew grapes in the greenhouse and harvested over 40 kg. A great addition to the menu. In the meantime, the cuttings are already being sold. Great results have also been achieved with the compost from the composting toilet. Some of the women are still “reluctant”, but the great harvest will convince them 🙂 Many thanks to Fair Styria for the compost toilets and to the Schöck Family Foundation for supporting the women farmers.
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Unbelievable …
… what the girls and the team have done with the rented hostel in Sallerie in just a few days. The rooms are bright and clean, a perfect environment to learn well. Further adjustments will be discussed and planned together in autumn. Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for supporting this important initiative.
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Happy …
… the women in Kunikhop are also happy about the compost toilets. Especially in this village, it was very important to us to improve the sanitary conditions. In addition, agriculture is benefiting. We are looking forward to the great results. Many thanks to Schoeck Family Foundation for the construction and continuous support of the model farm.
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Documenting to learn ..
… is one of the principles of the Farmers Field School. During the training, the women record everything on the model farm in detail to see what leads to good results, what needs to be paid attention to, what does not work. The women, who can write well, write down quantities, times and which seeds were used. This intensive support is made possible by the support of the Schoeck Family Foundation
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Great compost …
… the women in Ghunsa can now produce themselves with their composting toilets. However, correct use is an important prerequisite, so in addition to training, there is also a poster to “look up” for each toilet 🙂 . After use, liquid can be used immediately, solid can be used for agriculture after 6 months of proper composting. One of our women in Ghunsa has been doing this since we tested the first prototype and already has fertile compost. So the others can learn from her too. Many thanks to Fair Styria for funding the toilets.
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Healthy vegetables …
… are now also available in Merangding. Through the ongoing training (unfortunately still without furniture in the training hall), the women learn step by step what is necessary for this. The children are often there too and grow into the diversity of organic vegetable cultivation at an early age. Many thanks especially to Schoeck-Family-Foundation for making the operation of the model farm possible and to Fair Styria for setting it up in the last few years.
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Our expert of tomorrow …
… is learning a lot about permaculture theoretically and practically at Hasera. She is from Chyangsar, has been with us on scholarship since 2016 and has successfully completed grade 11 and 12 in Sallerie, as well as an agricultural college. She is doing her internship with our permaculture expert Hasera and an organic farm that produces for sale. She is having a lot of fun and we are looking forward to her being able to use her knowledge in the villages. Many thanks to our patrons who accompany the girls through their support over many years. Many thanks also to Hasera for providing a training place.
