Thavaram NGO (group of young minds working towards the society) run by founding members Raghupathy, Sam Peter, Kanagaraj and team of friends organised ‘Farmer of a Day’ at Attapankoundanpudur, Behind SITRA last week.
And the resource person was Thangavelu (Environmental Activist & Ecological Farming Expert), who imparted training to 150 odd participants including children and their parents. Training was given on Natural Farming method, Terrace Farming method, Kid Farmers, Grow Bag, Natural seed to make own green veggies at your home.
Both the parents and children learnt the nuances of natural farming besides the kids enjoyed farming work at the farm. This event is aimed at creating an awareness among the parents and children on natural farming techniques.
It has been decided to give training every month. Notably, training was given to students belonging to 12 government schools besides Anaimalai govt school, udayakulam Govt School, Pollachi Samathur Ramaiyengar Govt Schools. They provide Breakfast, Natural seeds, Certificate for Kids at free of cost.
Kids and Parents came and learnt the uses of Natural Farming, needs of natural farming for healthy foods which has motivated all other participants.
And there is no age bar for people to take part in the training. The team will visit the dwellings where training will be given at the doorstep on natural farming and terrace gardening. All natural seeds will be offered free of cost by Thavaram team. Certificates will be given after training to participants.
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