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Farm Conversion

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April 11 BASIL2

In This Session

How dowe take a farm that has been

abused for years by useof chemicals andpoisons to something like the paradise that

Dr. Patel or Jaspal Singh have

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Chemical Vs. Organic Recap.

Zero InputDependent On External Inputs

Scientist/Innovator/Student of

Nature

Slaves To The Agro-Chemical

Industrys Master Plan

Guardian/Lover/TrusteeOwner/Abuser Mentality

Integrated Pest ManagementBattleAgainst Pests/Bacteria

Local MarketsDistant Markets/Export

Suns Infinite EnergyFossil Fuels Rapidly Depleting

DiversityMonoCropping

QualityQuantity

Sustainable EntityBorrowed Resources/Time

Workingwith NatureWagingwar against Nature/God

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April 11 BASIL4

Farm Conversion Changing Attitudes

Leap Of Faith

NoHalf Measures

Worst Case Divide & Conquer

Stop Poisoning The Land/The Food That ItProduces/The AirWe Breathe/TheWaterWe Drink

Stop Use Of Fertilizers Completely

Fertilizers Not Only Damage Soil Structure But ProducePlants That Are Nutritionally Unbalanced & Pollute OurWater Systems

Stop All Chemical Weed Control

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April 11 BASIL5

Farm Conversion - Planning

Plan Diversity OfCrops & Farm Products

Certification Becomes Moot

Plan BiomassGeneration

SeeHow You Can Use Suns Energy

Plant Cuttings OfGliricidia/Dadaps Before Monsoon

PlugWith CPP)

Plan ForCattle

Fodder (1 Acre Supports 4 Cows)

Sweet Sudan

Gliricidia

Sunflower Supplement (Oct-March)

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Farm Conversion Planning (Contd.)

Plan Layout/Farm Design

Buffer Zone

Forest Ecosystem/Entomophage Park

A Sanctuary For The Birds, Bees, Worms, Mycorhyzzea

Habitat for the predators

Mycorhyzzia Fungi are likeextended roots providingnutrients andtraceelements toour farmed crops

Acts Like A Water Reservoir

Agro-Forestry Products (Honey, Timber)

Cattle Shed At Highest Point (Take Adv. OfGravity)

RainWater Trenches/Harvesting Ponds

Grow FodderGrass Along The Trenches

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Farm Conversion Planning (Contd.)

Procure Flow Forms

Plan Areas ForCPP, 500 & Compost Source Initial BD Preps. From Outside

Divide Into 0.5 Acre Plots & FormulateCrop

Rotation Plan For Next 6-10 Years

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Farm Conversion - Execution

Start Making Lots Of Liquid Manure From Local Weeds etc. &Apply

Start MakingCPP/BD 500 & Compost, Liquid Manures

Plant YourGreen ManureCrops

BD500 Foundation Spray During Descending

CPP Sprays (alternateevery 15 days with liquid manureapplication)

BD501 On Moon Opp. Saturn/Ascending

Use The PlantingCalendar To Plan Out The Farm Activities

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Farm Conversion Documenting/Training

Document The Exciting Journey In The Form

Of Pictures/Slides/Videos So That You CanInspire Others Just Like Jaspal Singh

Train Others

And Get Some Free Labour!!

Inspire Your Neighbours To Turn Organic

And Get A Free Buffer Zone!!

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In Conclusion

Conversion Should Not Stop At The Farm-

Our Lifestyles, OurWay Of Thinking NeedsToChange

Minimize Dependence On Fossil Fuels