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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 Lunch in the Rain Forest

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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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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Our Intern Continues His Journey

Tyron Valenzuela was an intern at Finca Luna Nueva for six months.  We want to share with you his final blog entry about his experiences down on the farm. During my 240 days at the amazing organic, biodynamic farm called … Continue reading

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