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Description
My Family and I are converting our farm into a food forest. Located in a small village in Chhattisghar. We want to successfully start organic food production and self sustainable lifestyle. My mom Dr.Susan is an accomplished speaker and medical & environmental activist. She specializes in studies of the human behavior and is known for her pioneering work in the field of HIV/AIDS. She later created environmental projects and started educating her listeners about reverse migration, waste management and healthy lifestyle.
I am a singer/songwriter and audio engineer who has left the big city life to come live on my family farm for a healthier and happier lifestyle. I love to Jam on my guitar and sing so if you are a fellow musician then you are most welcome to jam along.
Currently my super cool grandma (age 86), my mom (age 58) and I (age 32) are living on the farm along with another family of 5 who are also here to learn and about organic farming and contribute to a self sustainable lifestyle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to see the actual India. Villages with old and strong mud houses that have been in the farmer's family for generations. Meeting Elder and elite farmers who are practicing large scale farming.
Mentorship from Dr.Susan about Health as an indicator of Human Behavior towards their Environment. You can learn more about from her TedTalk on youtube.
Help
Our work with the farm and projects are still in the initial phase and are looking for the following help:
Farm:
1. Daily farming activities includes irrigation, plantation and soil work.
2. Feeding the cows and grazing
3. Monitoring the water pump, filling water tanks.
4. Help with the kitchen and harvesting food from the farm.
5. We have teak wood, eucalyptus and bamboos. Any carpentry skills are most welcome. Need help with making simple structures and general maintenance and repairs.
6. Masonry, smithing, electrical skills and Permaculture Designers are also most welcome. Our farm is an empty canvas and we could use all the help we can get to achieving a self sustainable lifestyle.
Office:
1. Need help with marketing ideas to help promote local vendors and producers from ours and nearby villages
2. Project planning and organizing.
3. Crowd/event management. Sometimes schools and groups come to visit us and we could use help in organizing the venue and hosting.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Marathi: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I love to learn about different cultures and would like any language you have to offer. I also have a keen interest in Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Italian.
Accommodation
We have simple rooms and beds available with clean western toilet and bathroom. Clean bed sheets and blankets will be provided. We also have a common fridge and washing machine. Summers are quite harsh so we have coolers and fans but no air conditioner. We do not have WiFi. All India sim cards with 4G data services of Vodafone and Jio work best.
3 meals per day, plus fruits from the garden depending on season and harvest. we also have beds and rooms for accommodation.
What else ...
You can go boating and fishing in our pond, although i recommend you do only if you know how to swim. Nearby cities like Rajnandgaon and Dongarghar have a few scenic sights, hills, lakes and rivers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Ample Parking space available. You are most welcome even if you have an RV.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
