SUSTAINABLE LIFETYLES AND EDUCATION
FARM SCHOOL
BACKGROUND & RATIONALE
This intervention focuses on creating a space where the action in the field of sustainability is observable. The farm school is a space where all are welcome to be part of the change. The school interacts with the local community as well as engages visitors who want to make more environmentally conscious decisions. Agriculturally intensive belts in India have reached a position of exhaustion due to soil degradation that has been caused by chemical fertilizers, pesticides and over-irrigation.
Through various activities, the farm school aims to create an ecosystem of sustainability; an example for many more to follow.
WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS
FARM STAY IN THE ARAVALIS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Swechha Farm School is a state-of-the-art, organic, experiential, and deconstructed 'unlearning' Lab on sustainability. Here, we host children and young adults to discover various aspects of sustainability, not through theory but through practice. Located at our 2-hectare campus near Manesar, at Ladpuri Village in Alwar District, we have programs running at the Farm School. These include Day Visits, Workshops, and Internships.
Day Visits: These are half-day exposure visits to the farm organized for individuals, families, and school students. This is a hands-on immersion to develop knowledge, skill, and understanding of sustainability and agriculture. Along with its correlation with food and human health. Additionally, building their capacity on vermicomposting, bee-keeping, water-harvesting, renewable energy, etc.
Short-term Workshops and Courses: We organize thematic workshops as well as learning modules on sustainability and agriculture at our farm. Based on the principle of 'Learning by moving, learning by doing'. Through sensory immersion to our Farm to establish the C's - Connection, Creativity, Confidence, Cognition, and Cycle. Our workshop and courses are designed for various age groups, starting from toddlers (2.5-year-olds onwards) and their parents, to young adults and college students. These workshops/courses are on varied topics such as vermicomposting, bee-keeping, permaculture, water-harvesting, farming, forestry, system thinking, etc.
Internships & Stays: We offer internships to young people, from India and abroad, to stay at the farm and participate in our programs as well as agricultural activities. We also offer our Farm to Research students from various Universities, to do their action research in the community we cater to.
PROGRAM OUTREACH
Day Visits
Workshops
Participants
Internships
PROGRAM IMAGES
Get Involved
We are always looking for young and enthusiastic minds that can help us create the change along with being the change. Whatever your passion, we always have opportunities for you along with endless cups of Chai!
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Swechha Farm Transformation Journey
A barren piece of land transformed into lush green cover in merely 3 years is the journey of our Swechha Far
From its initiation in November 2021, we have planted nearly 3000 trees at the farm, and plant species of a wide variety, including several fruit-bearing, as well as native Aravali species. We have also taken a conscious step towards sustainable agriculture by developing this space along the principles of permaculture and integrated farming.
The farm showcases several prototypes of vermicomposting units, hydroponic systems, organic farming methods, as well as boasting a robust nursery and butterfly garden! ALL of this is done here!
As a result of Swechha's presence in this rural environment, we have also piloted several projects with the residing communities and schools. Swechha Farm's story is one of transformation, hard work, and determination!
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Swechha Farm Tour!
On the outskirts, closer to the borders of Haryana and Rajasthan rests the Swechha Farm in the Ladpuri district. It's a haven for rejuvenation and everything organic. From sustainable farming to the varied species of flora that bloom at the farm, it offers an opportunity to become more aware and responsible towards the environment.
We promote an action based framework for conservation, plantation and sustainable way of agriculture. We also host guests in our stone houses and huts to enable individuals residing in cities experience a farm-based and environmentally enriching lifestyle.
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Swechha Farm - Hydroponics Tour #environment #hydroponics #fodder #cattle #farmschool
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Swechha Farm - Butterfly Garden Tour #environment #greens #grow #nativespecies #butterflygarden
Our farm is home to several features including this beautiful butterfly garden 🦋🌻 that is in full bloom these days! The flowers have been attracting several different kinds of butterflies from the striped tiger to the common lime, to our garden, making it a thriving home for our winged friends ❤️ Explore the garden through this short virtual walk!
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Magic of our Swechha farm!
Discover the magic of our @swechhafarm! 🌳 From an enchanting butterfly garden to a buzzing apiary and thriving vermicompost units, our farm is a lush green oasis nestled in the Aravalis. 🌄 Witness the incredible transformation of once barren land! 🌿 Join us for unforgettable visits, workshops, and immersive experiences. Come be a part of our sustainable journey! 🌎💚
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Swechha Farm - Nursery Tour Part 2
And here's part 2 of the @swechhafarm nursery! Here we take you through our various air purifying indoor plants as well as our native trees and fruit trees growing in our nursery! Several of these trees have been planted across the farm. We have also been using the indoor plants and herbs for school urban garden workshops and gardens that we've been building in schools across Delhi! Need another reason to visit our farm? Plan a visit soon and help us grow! Take back a sapling or two from our nursery. We're only an hour from Gurgaon, nestled in the serene beauty of the Aravalis! ☘️🌼
Saplings visible in this virtual tour include:
1. Syngonium (arrow head plant)
2. Wandering Jew/Purple Heart plant
3. Spider plant
4. Sansevieria/ Snake plant/ Mothers in law tongue
5. Papaya
6. Imli
7. Dhak/Palash
8. Pudina
9. Champa
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Swechha Farm Nursery Tour - Part 1
At Swechha Farm, we have a robust nursery of 3000+ saplings! ☘️ These range from butterfly attracting species and medicinal herbs, to indoor plants and of course several native trees and fruit trees. Our latest series involves our team member Ashim Bery, taking you on a guided tour of the nursery, starting with specific butterfly attracting species that we have been propagating and growing in our nursery, as well as using for our gardens in schools across Delhi! We have a mix of nectar (flowering), host, and shelter plants spread across the nursery! Enjoy this little #walkthrough and stay tuned for part 2 🌻🦋
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DIY Worm Bin Updates - How to generate fresh vermi-compost & worm castings in just 40-45 days!
Vermi-composting simply put, is the process of converting kitchen scraps, leftover greens, dried leaves, paper, or any other form of organic waste, into extremely beneficial fertiliser for the soil, using earthworms. Earth-worms are central to a healthy soil network, and can help create the most beneficial compost in the form of worm castings and vermi-compost. Last month, we showcased our step by step DIY Masterclass tutorial on how you can bring in worms to work their magic in your very own backyard, simply by designing your very own worm bin/ tower.
In just the span of 40-60 days, we have been able to generate over 15 bins and towers worth of fresh worm castings and vermi-compost at our farm school in Alwar. It's easy, its cheap and inexpensive, its all "DIY'', and there are several benefits!
If you're interested in taking your first steps towards leading a more sustainable life, start with these bins! They're a great addition to any garden. Have a look at our one month update from the farm school!
Swechha Farm School/Stay is designed as a Learning Centre – hub for ecological design innovation and incubation, sustainable agriculture, environmental practices, life-skills and personality enhancement programs.The purpose of the Farm is to unleash human creativity and develop solidarity in our world, for planet and its people to thrive peacefully and equitably. We aim at inspiring action and catalyzing communities for a regenerative and sustainable world, one with low impact and high quality lifestyles.
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DIY Masterclass #2 - Vermi-Composting & Managing Kitchen Waste using DIY WORM BINS/TOWERS
Swechha in association with the US Dept of State, presents it's second in a series of DIY Masterclasses on 'Vermi-composting & Managing Household and Kitchen Waste.'Vermi-composting simply put, is the process of converting kitchen scraps, leftover greens, dried leaves, paper, or any other form of organic waste, into extremely beneficial fertiliser for the soil, using earthworms. Earth-worms are central to a healthy soil network, and can help create the most beneficial compost in the form of worm castings and vermi-compost.
Here's our step by step DIY Masterclass tutorial on how you can bring in worms to work their magic in your very own backyard, simply by designing your very own worm bin/ tower. Enrich your soil further with these additions to your garden, and promote healthy growth of your greens. It's easy to do, extremely inexpensive, and also makes the most of your kitchen scraps, & leftover greens! Yes, by practising these methods you can also take your first few steps towards leading that 'zero-waste' lifestyle', you've always dreamt of, but didn't know how to achieve!
In this short video we have demonstrated the making of 3 different kinds of vermi-composting units, that you too can develop in your backyards and/or terrace gardens. We have developed these over time, at our farm school in Alwar, an hour away from Gurgaon.
Timestamps :
00:00 Glimpse into Swechha Farm School
00:18 Introduction
00:46 What you need to get started?
01:53 Worm Bin installation
04:22 Adding the kitchen scraps
07:13 Adding the worms
08:30 How long does the process take?
09:39 Basic Do's and Dont's
10:09 Watering & maintenance
12:07 Previous Bin Updates
14:57 Installing DIY Worm Towers
16:21 Vermi-Composting unit/bed
18:11 Conclusion
Swechha Farm School/Stay is designed as a Learning Centre – hub for ecological design innovation and incubation, sustainable agriculture, environmental practices, life-skills and personality enhancement programs.The purpose of the Farm is to unleash human creativity and develop solidarity in our world, for planet and its people to thrive peacefully and equitably. We aim at inspiring action and catalyzing communities for a regenerative and sustainable world, one with low impact and high quality lifestyles.
Follow our Farm School work : https://swechha.in/swechha-farm-school/
Follow us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SwechhaIndia
Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/swechhaindia/
SOME OF OUR
TESTIMONIALS
"It was a fun and informative experience. I enjoyed the farms focus on sustainability."
Shanaya
Visitor
" Being part of such an initiative has taught me a lot. I will take all that I have learnt and inculcate these practices into my daily life."
Vishal
Intern
"The practices here are in tune with nature and that is such a beautiful thing."
Nandita
Learner