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Join Us at ChukkiMane Eco-Farm

Experience a 3-day immersive journey into Organic Farming, Natural Agriculture, Food Forest Design, and Permaculture. This workshop blends traditional wisdom and modern sustainable practices, giving you the skills to build healthy soil, conserve water, work with pollinators, save seeds, design food forests, and farm in harmony with nature.

3 Days Workshop
15-20 Participants
Near Bangalore & Mysore
Certificate Included

What You'll Learn & Take Away

By the end of the workshop, participants will have hands-on experience and practical knowledge in sustainable farming practices.

Organic Farm Design
Design an organic farm from scratch with land selection, soil testing, and crop planning
Natural Composting
Master composting, Jeevamrutha, Panchagavya, and vermicomposting techniques
Water Management
Implement rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and water conservation systems
Beneficial Insects
Identify insects & pollinators including bees, wasps, spiders, and dragonflies
Apiculture Practice
Practice beekeeping and observe live bee colonies in action
Crop Agronomy
Learn agronomy for cereals, pulses, paddy, intercropping & crop rotation
Horticulture Skills
Gain expertise in banana, papaya, coconut, vegetable & fruit cultivation
Grafting Techniques
Perform softwood, cleft grafting, air layering, and budding
Seed Sovereignty
Collect and preserve seeds in organic seed banks for future use

Who Should Attend?

Beginner & mid-level
farmers

Agriculture students &
researchers

Urban gardeners &
permaculture enthusiasts

NGOs & policymakers in
sustainable agriculture

Entrepreneurs in eco-
tourism & agri-business

Anyone passionate about
sustainable living

3-Day Program Schedule

A comprehensive journey from soil to food forest

1
Day 1
Soil, Water & Ecosystem
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • Composting methods workshop
  • Water harvesting: bunds, ponds, drip irrigation
  • Entomology walk: beneficial insects
  • Evening circle under native trees
2
Day 2
Crops, Horticulture & Grafting
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • Morning bird & bee safari
  • Horticulture: banana, papaya, coconut
  • Neighboring farm visits
  • Hands-on grafting workshop
3
Day 3
Seeds, Food Forest & Action Plan
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • Native tree walk (Banyan, Peepal, Neem)
  • Seed collection & sovereignty
  • Food forest design & planting
  • Whole-farm design integration
  • Certificate & action plan

Learning Methods

Multiple approaches to ensure comprehensive learning

Expert Sessions
Led by Sanjay Shankarappa with insights from UAS Mandya, UAS Bangalore, UHS Belgaum
Hands-On Practicals
Soil testing, composting, drip irrigation, bee-keeping, grafting, food forest planting
Field Visits
Interactions with coconut, banana, papaya, pulses, paddy, vegetable growers
Learning Circles
Evening storytelling and Q&A sessions under native trees
Skill Workshops
Practical seed collection and grafting skill-building sessions
Resources & Tools
Farm design templates, grafting charts, native seed index, food forest models

ChukkiMane Eco-Farm

Located near Shivanasamudra, Mandya District, Karnataka – between Bangalore & Mysore. A 10-acre eco-farm with orchards, water harvesting systems, and a living food forest.

Near Shivanasamudra, Mandya District, Karnataka
10-acre eco-farm with living food forest
Water harvesting systems and orchards

Workshop Pricing

Comprehensive packages including accommodation, meals, and materials

Individual
₹9,500
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • 3-day workshop
  • Eco-stay accommodation
  • All meals included
  • Workshop handbook
  • Native seed kit
  • Certificate
Student ID Required
Student
₹7,500
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • Discounted rate
  • All inclusions same as individual
  • Valid student ID required
Group (3+)
₹8,500
per person
  • Farm design basics & soil testing
  • Groups of 3+ participants
  • All inclusions same
  • Group coordination support
Corporate/NGO
Custom
  • Tailored packages
  • Extended exposure visits
  • Custom curriculum

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