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 Alex Screaton | Jan 26, 2018 | ARI, Farming
During foodlife work here at ARI, I have begun to realize some of the most profound differences between working on an organic farm and my family’s commercial farm. The amount of care, detail, and attention paid to the soil is immense here at ARI. Consider the...
by Larson Paige | Jan 14, 2018 | ARI, Farming
Last week we visited a farm in the Forest and Atelier Non-Electric. At first it was odd to see a farm in the woods, but the owner told us that Japan is actually 70% forest, so this was actually the most natural farm for the area. After learning a little about how it...
by Honda Sakura | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Food, Pollution
During the morning of January 10, we went to 帰農志塾 (kinoshijuku), another organic farm that trains Japanese people who want to become a future farmer. The conversation with the founder’s son and daughter gave me a clear understanding of organic farming. I...
by sorens4 | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Uncategorized
Life at ARI is centered around the concept of intentional community. The day moves like a canoe through water; morning stretches, community meals, and a rotation of chores and tasks progress in a controlled yet strong and steady manner. Despite the variety of demands...
by little1 | Jan 11, 2018 | ARI, Farming, Food
Hi! My name is Katrina Little and I’ll be sharing about our daily activities at ARI. In the morning we roll out of our chilly beds and conduct the very entertaining Japaneseラジオ体操 (rajio taiso, radio exercise) at seven in the morning. It is quite cold. But we wake up...
