Tag Archives: food consciousness

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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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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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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Strides Towards Sustaining Our Future

Lectures With Our Future Business Leaders of Central America Our biodynamic intern, Sara Hartley, shares her impressions and thoughts on the recent conference held at Finca Luna Nueva: “Several days ago a group of 60, including teachers and students in … Continue reading

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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

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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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