The main occupation of Nepal is farming. People still follow natural farming method which is chemical free organic way. Spending time with farmers volunteer have the opportunities to explore the Nepalese culture, language and way of living.
No matter what your skill level, you can volunteer with our Organic Farming and Permaculture Program and gain hands-on experience helping farmers, students and local communities cultivate and harvest organic crops, vegetables, fruits, herbs through sustainable farming methods. We work with several vibrant farms within Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha and Pokhara where a variety of vegetables, crops, fruits and herbs now thrive.
Staying on our farms, you will have opportunities to learn more about organic farming, experience rural Nepali lifestyles and practice to cook Nepali food. Volunteers participate in the seasonal and daily rounds of the farm and household and can also engage in community projects.
Specific activities may include:
1, plowing
2, planting or harvesting vegetables, fruits, crops and herbs
3, developing forest farms
4, helping to design new projects
5, preparing compost
6, controling pests with organic methods
7, preparing organic liquid fertilizers