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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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Tagged Arenal Volcano, biodynamic, clean food, eco lodge, food consciousness, garden, growing food, growing herbs, healthy eating, healthy food, Musings from the real Farmvill, organic, responsible eating, sustainable, sustainable farm and lodge in the rain forest of costa rica, Tropical
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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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Tagged adventure, biodynamic, Carlo Petrini, clean food, Costa Rica, eco lodge, food consciousness, gardening, growing food, growing herbs, healthy eating, healthy food, Musings from the real Farmvill, organic, slow food, Slow Food Convivia, Slow Food movement, Terra Madre Day, Zona Norte
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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
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
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
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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Tagged adventure, BD preps, clean food, food consciousness, Frog Belly Farm, garden, healthy eating, Moon Hill Dairy, Musings from the real Farmvill, NorthAmerican Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program, organic, responsible eating, Rudolf Steiner, Steamboat Masters, Steamboat Spring, sustainability
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Recharging Nature’s Forces
Our intern Sara Hartley has composed her reflections on biodynamics. It may sound like farming psychobabble to some, but to those who practice biodynamics, it will all make perfect sense. Recharging Nature’s Forces While working in the field here at … Continue reading
The Pleasure of Eating
Wendell Berry’s article “The Pleasure of Eatiing” sums up the importance of consuming good, clean, and fair food. Continue reading
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Tagged chaya, clean food, Costa Rica, eatng for pleasure, food consciousness, garden, gardening, ginger, growing food, growing herbs, health problems, healthy eating, mono-farming, pleasurable eating, responsible eating, slow food, sustainable farm and lodge in the rain forest of costa rica, tree spnach, tree tomatoes, Wendell Berry
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