Bhaskarji Save has spent his entire life for farming. He earned a lot of experience through experiments. Whatever he learnt is learnt from Nature. He always believed that his knowledge must be utilized for the wellbeing of Nature; because that is where we get our food from.
Many people visit Kalpavruksha farm and feel inspired. But when it comes to implementation, many difficulties arise. This scenario created the demand for a weeklong introductory training programme; a programme, where all the basic concepts of farming are explained practically. Participants can literally live this integrated lifestyle for 4-5 days. They can try to sense the nature. They can observe the farming happen. And the most importantly, they can learn ‘what not to do’.
The programme includes two hours of practical farm work every morning and late afternoon, approximately 4 hours each day. Farm visits are also organized according to convenience.
Topics covered under the programme will be:
Apart from talks, discussions, observation, personal reading and reflection/self-study, the course will include two hours of practical farm work every morning and late afternoon, or a total of 4 hours each day. Farm visits will also be organized as and when possible.
A maximum of 20 participants will be enrolled for this course, with preference given to self-motivated applicants who will directly apply their learning to farm work. Those who have no connections with farming will be given the last preference. He/she is required to fill in the application form and send it to us by email/post to Kalpavruksha Farm.
The total course fee is Rs 5,000/- (including accommodation and food). A few concessional scholarships are available for deserving candidates with financial constraints.
For registration, please fill out the form below and send it to the provided email address. For any queries, feel free to contact us at the phone numbers listed.