by Dotson Eli | Jan 31, 2018 | ARI
Truly distilling the three weeks we’ve spent at the Asian Rural Institute into one short blog post would be impossible. Early mornings, days filled to the brim with foodlife farm chores and academic work, and the constant companionship of a like-minded community all...
by Mickey TerLouw | Jan 30, 2018 | ARI, Food
“Take my hand which has labored in the soil Together we will stand for together we must toil To build a world where hunger will not keep the people chained To build a world that will still bear fruit tomorrow.” Take My Hand A song for ARI For economists, freedom is...
by Lee Donna | Jan 29, 2018 | ARI
January 7th, the first full day at ARI. It was a day full of many presentations. We were introduced to the mission statement that was developed by staffs in order to build a peaceful community of which each person can live to their fullest potential while being at...
by Dotson Eli | Jan 28, 2018 | Farming, Food
‘Happy?’ Mr. Tomatsu gazed back at me and my question with a bemused and slightly confused expression. ‘Of course he’s happy!’ interjected his wife and fellow farmer as the group of Oles burst into laughter at the earnestness of their reply. One aspect of good food...
by letran1 | Jan 28, 2018 | Energy, Pollution
What Once was Yanaka is now left to be forgotten. Tucked away in low, low plains of the Watarase River Basin. Hidden from the snow streaked mountains. Hours to arrive, hours to get back, time used to reflect on the lives that once lived and tended to this land and...
