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Musings from the real Farmville: Do Pigs Have Wings?

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax– Of cabbages–and kings– And why the sea is boiling hot– And whether pigs have wings.” -Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Soon after … Continue reading

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SLOW FOOD LUNCHEON IN THE RAINFOREST

Steven Farrell, a leader of rainforest conservation and Biodynamic farming and a member of the Slow food Convivium of San Jose, Costa Rica, hosted a luncheon in honor of   Terra Madre Day  at Finca Luna Nueva on December 10, which … Continue reading

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Sustainable Tourism, One Hand Clapping, and other rhetorical questions

Our intern, Lindsey Means, ponders the many philosophical issues that are involved in Sustainable Tourism: Sustainable Tourism defined by the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Earth Council: “Sustainable Tourism Development meets the needs of present … Continue reading

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The Sound of Music. . . in the Rainforest

Lindsey Means, our astute and observant intern, reflects on the past couple of weeks at Finca Lune Nueva.  Our interns are the eyes and ears of the farm and we are always pleased when they appreciate the stimulation that nature … Continue reading

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And the winner is. . .

Costa Rica Adventure by Maureen (Moe) Oram As one of the Organic Gardening Magazine and New Chapter’s Sacred Seeds contest winners, my husband and I were gifted with an all expense paid trip for 5 days to New Chapter’s Finca … Continue reading

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Biodynamics: An Implement for Change

Month one at Finca Luna Nueva. It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole month since I first set foot in Costa Rica and I sit here now a changed man not merely in some abstract, enigmatic way, but quite … Continue reading

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Biodynamics and Mind Expansion

So many great things have happened at Finca Luna Nueva this week. I can officially say that I am comfortable with my surroundings and the people. Everyday there is something new and different set against a mellow backdrop of painted … Continue reading

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Sometimes all you need is a stiff upper lip!

Education is our theme at Luna Nueva this week. Students traveled here from Earth University and Prescott College to learn more about Biodynamic and sustainable farming. Sara and I took an adroitly alert classroom of environmental science students from Prescott … Continue reading

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Mother Earth’s Classroom

There have only been two times when my heart was beating out of my chest since I have been here at Finca Luna Nueva. The first was when I was walking home and a storm moved in right overhead. I … Continue reading

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Changing The Face of Farming

Antonio  Marxuach does not look like your stereotypical farmer.  He is handsome, fit, athletic, articulate, and charming, and has a radiant passion for everything he does.  During the winter, he is a Masters Nordic ski racer and head coach of … Continue reading

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