- Contact name Capt SS Sran
- Phone/email : +91-9868876179, 9312606063, 9462582317 amarnaturalfarms@gmail.com
- Location (address and description of land) : Capt SS Sran, s/o Dr Harbans Singh, Chak3KNJ, Hanumangarh Jn, Dist Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, India-335512. Under 2Km from the local bus-stand and railway- jn of the same name.
- A brief description of organic activities (crops, projects, goals, etc.) : We follow natural farming suitably modified to local conditions, with aim of self- sufficiency. Orchards of Keenu (Citrus fruit), Guava, Pomegranate, Amla, and rice (paddy), wheat, pulses, millets are grown as main crops, with intercropping of aloe vera, garlic, onions, chilies, fenugreek, and seasonal vegetables. Also plants of Imli, Jamun, & varieties of mango. Cows of local breeds, for FYM, and in-house pesticides and anti-fungal preparations.
- How long you have been doing Organic Farming : Since 2004.
- Whether the farm is certified (if yes) name of certification agency : Yes, by Indocert.
- Suggested length of stay for volunteers : As per their desire, as at our farm, the work goes on through- out the year due to variety of crops.
- Accommodations (number and type)- Upto 2rooms, with bath and toilets, but not attached, with electricity, fan, lights, and wifi being installed.
- Non-farming opportunities/ activities : Water storage tank construction of one sq acre will be undertaken this year, led-solar lanterns, and solar powered pumps are planned to be installed this year, also water harvesting is under taken during rains.
- Expectations of work for volunteers: Due to proximity to town, but at same time it’s a Farmhouse location, to maintain interaction with farmhands only, to maintain the routine of farm activity
- Is transportation available? Jeep
- Languages spoken : Elementary French, English, Hindi, Punjabi & Marwari.
- Can you host children or pets? Yes, but not advisable due harsh climate.
- Special diets – Occasionally when the family visits during holidays. basic rural north indian food will be available with variety of breads, porridge, khicdis etc.
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