For Frank van Steensel and Josje Neerincx, the biggest milestone in 20 years of developing their eco farm is the interest their four children have in their steadily expanding business, Wairarapa Eco Farms. After buying an 8ha bare piece of land on the Tauherenikau Plains in 1996, the couple have called Wairarapa home ever since. They moved from The Netherlands to New … [Read more...]
Can human urine replace chemical fertilizers?
The Rich Earth Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont, is likely the only organization measuring success in gallons of urine. In 2012, Kim Nace, Rich Earth’s administrative director and partner Abe Noe-Hays collected 600 gallons of urine from friends and neighbors. The next year, the organization brought in about 3,000 gallons from 170 human volunteers. Rebecca Rueter, a board … [Read more...]
Making peace with the earth
The tragedy of 13th November 2015 in Paris calls on all of humanity to respond to the escalating and vicious cycles of violence by creating virtuous circles of peace. The recent horrific attacks in Paris, Beirut and Egypt's Sinai peninsular make it all the more imperative that we came together in solidarity for the future of humanity and Mother Earth. Governments under … [Read more...]
Operations manager needed for organic farming project
Within the Central Hub at the Green Road, you will continuously develop the fruit & vegetable supply and distribution model, while managing the planning, procurement, quality and distribution of produce and the staff involved. Your farming/fresh produce related logistics and/or supply chain management experience is a given, together with your people and organisational … [Read more...]
Chef needed for local organic farm store
Do you want to prepare delicious food for the Local Farm Store, Coffee Shop and Organic Farmers Market based in the beautiful surroundings of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School? Tasks include: menu planning, ordering and stocktaking producing tasty meals from organic farm fresh produce managing the kitchen and bakery staff maintaining the highest health & safety … [Read more...]
Is carbon neutral farming possible?
How on earth do you farm intensively without producing carbon dioxide? A colleague tells me about Backsberg's carbon neutrality (since 2006) and I hear something about it on the radio. A whole new concept for me. I'm making an appointment with Mr Michael Back. His first question to me: "How serious are you about organic farming?" It catches me off guard and I mumble … [Read more...]
Boost your body with organic strawberries
Nothing says I love you more than a super healthy Raw Stawberry Mousse. With the month of love and romance upon us there’s no better time to treat yourself and your loved ones to this healthy and nutritious fruit. Strawberries come with important health benefits given the high and diverse phytonutrient and vitamin content, but when grown organically the rich antioxidant … [Read more...]
