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Organic family farm in a small village near Pune, India

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  • Last activity : 22 Feb 2025

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    Hi, we are a family run Organic farm certified by Ecocert, situated in the Deccan plateau in a small village Bhodani in Pune Dist, Maharashtra state... The farm is run by Two brothers Satyajit and Ajinkya both bankers turned organic farmers, being born in a farmers family but educated in urban India the love for our soils bought us back to the village and farming, organic was the natural choice of farming as the concept of working with so many micro-organisms and enriching soils and the biodiversity kind of dint let us see further. We rear 60 Indian Indigenous cows of the Gir variety who are free grazed on the farm and make biofertilizers out of their cow dung and cow urine and this is the only input we administer to our small orchards of Pomegranate, Papaya, Drumsticks, lime and other mixed crops, we are a Non-GMO farm and the focus is on all things indigenous and local. The farm and farming we do is for the joy we get and the experience of working with soil, cows and in a food forest is absolutely enriching and exhilarating. We sell weekly in Organic Farmers Market in Pune and Mumbai.
    We live in a heritage house built by my great grandfather called a Wada, it is built with all-natural elements like stone, wood and mud and is simply majestic and welcoming to all.
    Apart from the farming, we do we are also involved in training and guiding local farmers in growing and selling organic produce.
    We would love to have all kinds of people who would love to experience this heaven and we would love to learn from others experiences and knowledge domains and keep finding an innovative cost-effective solution to keep practising this kind of farming, we love the cross-pollination of ideas, cultures, experiences and life.
    You can help us in the cowshed, sowing, weeding, harvesting, and processing.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will first hand get to experience
    - A Natural unpolluted lush green Organic certified farm
    - The essentials of organic and Natural farming
    - Water harvesting
    - The importance of the A2 milk and the cow cycles and their care
    - Selling first hand farm produce to a highly educated aware customer
    - The joy of working with cows
    - Local Marathi culture
    - Indian farmer life
    - local cuisine
    - Languages like English, Hindi, Marathi

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  • Help

    Help

    We would love people who can contribute in an any one or all of the specific skills
    General farming work
    Sowing by hand
    Weeding
    Application of the farm made compost and manures
    Harvesting
    Irrigation
    Packaging farm goods
    Cleaning the cowshed

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent
    Marathi: Fluent

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    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a heritage 90 year old structure called a Wada in marathi culture the structure is huge and resembles a small fort it is made entirely out of natural elements like Stone, Wood and Mud and has a courtyard in between.
    All workawayers will be a part of our family for the duration they stay in the farm.
    the accommodation will have all the basics like a single Beds, Fans, Television and a Commode toilet and bathroom.
    Thefood is traditional Maharashtrian cuisine normally a little spicy compared to European or US standards but very rich in the variety.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In the time off Workawayers can visit Pune which is a 2 hr drive approx 150 kms from the farm Pune is a famous Indian city and buzzling with city life. Mumbai too is a 5 hr drive...approx 350 kms from the farm.
    in addition to this there is our local town Akluj which is 14 kms from the farm Akluj has a lovely winnery and wine yard Fratteli and has a Hospital, Mall, and other urban facilities.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a man, woman, and child standing together in front of a wall, posing for a photo, with the child wearing a pink shirt that reads \"Girls Are Simply\".
The image depicts a man and woman sitting in white chairs outside a building with pink walls, giving a thumbs-up gesture. They are both barefoot.
The image depicts a serene landscape with palm trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The scene is likely set in a tropical or subtropical region.
The image depicts a white cow with curved horns, wearing a rope halter, standing in front of a fence, with the sun shining brightly behind its head.
The image depicts a woman and a boy sitting on a wooden cart, accompanied by a man and an ox, set against a backdrop of trees and a dirt road.
The image shows a person standing in front of a body of water, with a large rock formation in the background and a small island in the distance. The person is wearing a hat and holding a fishing pole.
The image shows a group of cattle, likely cows or calves, standing in a fenced area, with a few individuals looking directly at the camera. The background is a grassy field.
The image depicts a woman in a black shirt and white cap, kneeling beside a brown cow with large horns, surrounded by a herd of similar cows in a rural setting.
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The image depicts two individuals running alongside a herd of cows on a rural road, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a group of cattle in a fenced area, with a few trees and a body of water visible in the background. The cattle are likely grazing or resting.
The image depicts a dirt road flanked by lush greenery, including palm trees and other vegetation, set against a gray sky.
The image is a collage of six photos showing a farm with rows of crops, trees, and a herd of brown cows in a barn.
The image shows a group of cows standing in a fenced area, with a few trees and a body of water visible in the background. The cows are likely domesticated and used for agricultural purposes.

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