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Agroecology
Science, practice, and movement on one farm.
Chhahari explains agroecology through real farm systems: biodiversity, soil, water, animals, people, local food traditions, and community value chains.
Three lenses
Science, practice, and movement stay connected.
Chhahari treats agroecology as a way to study the farm, operate the farm, and organize community learning around the farm.
01
As a science
Demonstration plots, observation, field notes, trainings, and future farm self-assessment make the farm a learning laboratory.
02
As a practice
Organic, natural, permaculture, regenerative, and agroecological methods are applied through living production systems.
03
As a movement
Talks, campaigns, articles, child learning, youth participation, and community partnerships move the work beyond the farm.
FAO 10 Elements
Agroecology becomes useful when it can be seen on the farm.
For now, Chhahari is documenting visible farm evidence against each element before publishing any formal assessment.
ElementFarm evidence
01
Diversity
Multiple crops, trees, animals, aquatic life, and microbial systems reduce dependence on a single harvest.
Farm evidence
Food forest, kitchen garden, animals, aquatic ecosystem.
02
Synergies
Farm parts are planned to support each other instead of acting as isolated units.
Farm evidence
Animals, compost, water, plants, and people are mapped together.
03
Efficiency
Local resources, careful input use, and seasonal planning keep the system practical for smallholder contexts.
Farm evidence
Recycling, seed choices, and low-external-input practices.
04
Resilience
Diversity, soil care, and community relationships help the farm respond to climate and market uncertainty.
Farm evidence
Climate-resilient production and local value chains.
05
Recycling
Organic matter, farm residues, animal integration, and composting keep nutrients cycling.
Farm evidence
Oceans of microbes, compost, and contribution plot.
06
Co-creation of knowledge
Farmers, youth, researchers, children, visitors, and communities learn through action.
Farm evidence
Tours, ToT, PDC, internships, and research collaborations.
07
Human and social values
The farm treats livelihood, dignity, youth participation, and learning as part of agriculture.
Farm evidence
Community experience and guided learning programs.
08
Culture and food traditions
Local names, Karesa kitchen garden, seasonal food, and community products connect farming to culture.
Farm evidence
Karesa, local produce, and jaggery collaboration.
09
Responsible governance
Transparent farm mapping and partner visibility make the system easier to understand and govern.
Farm evidence
Interactive map, partner profiles, and public documentation.
10
Circular and solidarity economy
Market listings and collaborative products keep value closer to producers and communities.
Farm evidence
Chhahari Market, veg boxes, fruits, and local jaggery.
Next steps
Keep exploring the work.
The agroecology page should lead visitors toward evidence, learning programs, and field documentation.
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PDC, agroecology ToT, and model farm training are listed under Programs.