Organic Farm
We had heard from a number of people about the small (less than 4-acre) organic farm near Masaka. We finally had a chance to visit; it is truly an amazing place. The land is flourishing with vegetables and other produce as well as farm animals.
The farm was begun by a couple in the early 1990’s when the wife attended an intensive organic farming course in U.K. They developed their farm to demonstrate how to improve subsistence agriculture using sustainable organic methods. They introduced courses for small-scale farmers and the project has grown over the years in response to the need for sustainable livelihoods for farmers and for those living in urban areas. Participants learn about organic farming, improving impoverished soils, distribution of good breeding livestock, and tree seedlings and plant nurseries.
Several surprises–remember that house built with water bottles we saw earlier? Another use for used water bottles is irrigation. Mint tea can be made into an herbicide. (Many other plants are grown for herbicides and for medicinal purposes. The bio-gas system was more mature here than what we saw before; so we could see the results more readily.
October 17th, 2011 at 11:22 am
do you know the story of MCC’s involvement with St Jude’s in its early years? Ask J K to tell you! GLI’s Institute pilgrimage in 2011 was to her farm–a wonderful day!
October 17th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
J K was not there when we visited but Fr P P did tell us, along with others. Fascinating farm!
October 18th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Wonderfully innovative ideas!
December 1st, 2011 at 12:16 pm
This gardening gives me ideas for next summer. I like the irrigation.