SAHAJA FARMACY Preserving the harvest In our previous posts we have shared detailed information about the Indian superfood Kokum(Garcenia Indica) and it's health benefits. Kokum in any form is good. Kokum fruits are consumed fresh during the season and preserved by drying it in the sun for a year long use. Here is a simple step by step method to preserve this rare,miracle forest fruit. METHOD 1. Collect the fresh, ripe, firm handpicked fruits. 2. Wash it under running water. 3. Cut into halves and seperate the skin and pulp. 4 Dry it under the hot sun hygeinically for 5-6days or until it is completely dried and curls inside. 5 Store it in airtight containers. It can be used for a year. Usage Traditionally dried petals are used to make juice, soup, rasam, chutney,solkadhi, or as a super healthy alternative tomato, tamarind in curries,as a preservative in your jams,pickles, natural colour in your food and as a spice in masala powders. A super healthy alternative souring agent for those who can't use tamarind or tomato in your diet due to medical conditions Kokum in any form is good. If you have not tasted this seasonal fruit yet, you are missing something and it's time to collect it Kokum is a ancient wisdom to graceful ageing and longevity To know more about kokum and it's health benefits please check our previous posts or the link in our stories Natural Sun dried No chemicals No preservatives No sugar No artificial colours Kokum in it's purest form #farmacy #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #kokum #valueaddition #garceniaindica #murugalu #rarefruits #foresttfruit #foragedfruit #sundriedkokum #preseevingtheharvest #sundriedkokumrinds #naturalpreservation #chemicalfree #additivefree #detox #naturakdetox #bodyandliverdetox #superfood #superfruits #forestfood #kokam #punarpuli #sunkissedkokum
SAHAJA FARMACY In our soil-to-soul superfood series kokum infused water Traditionally, Kokum infused water is a grandmother's go-to medicine to cure acidity, bloating, bitterness in the mouth, and flatulence. Kokum - the miracle fruit is a natural antacid that helps to protect the diverse gut ecosystem of good bacteria while keeping gut related issues at bay Kokum’s major active ingredient is gracinol, a substance that has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which is a great liver tonic and also helps to enhance the immune system. Hydroxy citric acid, the active compound present in kokum, is the healer, and drinking Kokum infused water helps to fix the sleeping pattern, reduces inflammation and takes care of your heart. HOW TO USE IT Slice one dried petal of kokum and steep it overnight( or at least 2-3 hours) in one glass of water. Kokum will release its goodness into the water. Drink this water regularly early morning preferably on an empty stomach(of course after drinking water) You don't have to be sick or any above symptoms to drink this juice This kokum infused water is the best summer coolant drink, can be taken by any healthy person , all age groups, at any time of the day to reverse ageing and longevity If you are a strict no to sugar in your kokum sherbat, this drink is for you. It has a cooling effect on the body, keeps you hydrated for hours, boosts your immune system and maintains your gut in track,a healthy heart and a healthy mind, shiny skin and hair Leftover rinds can be used as souring agents for rasam, sambar, curry, and chutney, too. Give it a try this season and thank us later Sharing this to @abbeya_attumbola ,a small effort to showcase our food,culture,tradition and habit with @sushma.maheshwar @shrikripa7 @nishamithoor @palate_n_flavours @sahaja_farms #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #abbeyaattumbola #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #kokum #kokuminfusedwater #indiansuperfood
SAHAJA FARMACY Let food be thy medicine and the medicine be thy food In our soil-to-soul superfood series presenting ಮಾವಿನ ಕಾಯಿ ಬೋಳು ಸಾರು/ Raw mango rasam Mango rasam is simple, quick and easy to make recipe and made using basic ingredients like salt, jaggery, bird eye chilly/green chilly, chilly powder( optional) and a simple seasoning at the end with cumin,mustard,red chilly,curry leaves in ghee Or Garlic /asafoetida,red chilly,curry leaves in coconut oil makes it more interesting, flavourful and served with rice, ghee and papad.This sweet,tangy,mild spicy rasam stimulates the digestive tract to secrete digestive enzymes , improves appetite and promotes gut health. Mango rasam is staple in our homes during summer and is one of the most cherished summer recipe. We use tender to matured mangoes and especially the native variety wild mangoes- ಕಾಟು ಮಾವಿನ ಕಾಯಿ, nekkare mavu - ನೆಕ್ಕರೆ ಮಾವು for this and the mangoes are sliced with the skin intact and the seed with kernel is included to make this rasam. It's not just the mango pulp but mango skin,seed and kernel also are highly nutritious and loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants, vitamins, essential minerals ,immunity booster nutrients, fiber . It's mild astringent property is pre biotic in nature which detoxify the liver and it's the natural and cost effective remedy for gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion, constipation, bloating,food poisoning and infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms like dysentery and diarrhoea. Sharing this to @abbeya.attumbola an initiative to showcase our food ,culture and tradition with my friends @sushma.maheshwar @shrikripa7 @nisha.mithoor @palate_n_flavours and myself Vidya @sahaja_farms #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #soiltosoul #superfood #abbeyaattumbola #havyakaculture #havyakafoodseries #havyakarecipes #mangorasam #seasonalfruits #seasoal #local #natural #farmtotable #gardentotable #ancientwisdom #foodmefine #letfoodbethymedicine
A plate full of hotness 🌶️🔥🔥🔥❤️👩🏾🌾🙏🏾 #womeninfarming #shefarmer #farming_ismylife #farmlife #agripreneur #saagriculture #womeninagribusiness #farmingsa #blackfemalefarmer
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY SUMMER IS HERE. GIFT HEALTH TO SELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES THIS SEASON Beat the heat with kokum juice this season. Nature speaks in every sip of this juice. It's a perfect drink for summer as it offers cooling effect and protects your body from the effects of dehydration and sun stroke. Apart from this the compound garcinol present in it takes care of your skin, hair, liver, improves gut health, reduces cholesterol, protects your heart and what's more ? It has anti cancer and anti ageing properties. This is one of the signature products of our farm. Every summer we prepare this blood red kokum nectar naturally with lots of love, time, care and solar magic for family use and we always make some extra as it has a year long shelf life. Crafted with tree ripened kokum fruits and sugar you can instantly prepare the mild tangy and sweet juice by adding 1-2 teaspoons of nectar to a glass of water. The best part of this sunkissed jar of love is even when you're on the desk you can have it without any mess. . More options Add some crushed ginger and black pepper for a refreshing Panama twist. Adding a teaspoon of lemon juice or black salt or common sea salt makes it taste even greater. You can also use it to make popsicles, soup, rasam, colourful yogurt, as a dressing for salad, solkhadi and desserts Know your food Know your farmer Ancient wisdom Natural No preservatives No chemicals No artificial colour Made in the farm Click the link in bio to reach for your order #Salesalert #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #ancientwisdom #kokumnectar #organic #beyondorganic #kokumextract #kokumsyrup #chemicalfree #noaddtives #preservativefree #garcinol #hydroxycitricacid #garciniaindica #kokum #naturalfarm #naturalfarming #natural #homemade #handcrafted #handmade #madewithloveandcare #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #superfood #knowyourforest
SAHAJA FARMACY In our soil-to-soul superfood series presenting Kokum cooler- ಪುನರ್ಪುಳಿ ಶರ್ಬತ್ತು Beat the heat with fresh kokum juice . This traditional recipe is simple and versatile. Wash and clean 2 Kokum fruits. Break it with your fingers and separate the peel and white pulp and place it in a wide mixing bowl Squeeze out the white pulpy juice and separate the seeds and keep the seeds aside Add little water to the peel . Crush the peel with your hands. Squeeze the juice from the pulp. Repeat the process twice or thrice Strain the juice and keep it aside. Now take a jar, add 2 cups of water to it Add sugar /jaggery powder to taste and a pinch of salt . Let it dissolve completely. Now add the extracted fruit juice to it, Additionally you can add little cardamom powder pinch of pepper and ginger powder, ice cubes ,mix it well. (Pic.3,4 with added chia seeds from @soil_aroma farms) Pour it into individual cups. Your refreshing juice is ready to serve.This juice is a perfect summer drink which keeps you cool and hydrated for hours kokum sherbet is one of the best natural drinks you can have in summer to prevent dehydration and chances of a heat stroke. This is because one of the key health benefits of kokum is its ability to cool down your entire system and it provides instant energy and a natural immunity booster Kokum promotes healthy gut bacteria that improves digestion and is an age-old cure to cure pitta dosha, acidity, bloating, bitterness in the mouth, and flatulence. *The fruit is naturally sweet and tangy in taste. Those who avoid sugar or jaggery in their diet can have it with a pinch of salt minus sugar or jaggery *If the fresh fruits are not available the same juice can be prepared with dried kokum rinds. Soak the dried rinds in fresh water for 20-30 minutes and use it. To know more about Kokum(Garcinia Indica) and it's health benefits please check our previous posts Sharing this to @abbeya.attumbola, a small effort to showcase our food,culture,tradition and habit, with @sushma.maheshwar @shrikripa7 @nisha.mithoor @palate_n_flavours myself Vidya @sahaja_farms
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY In our nature walk - plant talk series presenting nature's wonder soap - Soapnut tree PART 1 In ನೊರೆಕಾಯಿ,ಅಂಟುವಾಳ ಕಾಯಿ, a tropical tree, also native species of western ghats. Fresh soapnut berries when squeezed is slime, or when it comes in contact with water, it releases saponin which creates mild suds that resemble soap, so it's called ನೊರೆಕಾಯಿ,ಅಂಟುವಾಳ ಕಾಯಿ in Kannada. In this digital era, soapnut or reetha is popular as a natural hair wash shampoo but it's much more than a a shampoo.The evergreen Soapnut tree creates shade, absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygenThe tree,bark,flower,Leaves are beneficial to the ecosystem and has multi-faceted uses. Soapnut is all-natural, eco-friendly, earth friendly, cheap, and reusable, are 100% natural, they do not pollute our environment. Before the commercialization of detergent bar and powders, it was a part and parcel of the everyday life of the rural homes of our region Evey home had atleast one tree in the yard or agriculture lands. Nuts are harvested,sun dried,cleaned and stored in airtight bags for year long use. Traditionally soap nuts are used for cleaning basically anything, from washing clothes, heavy bedsheets,dishes, baby's clothes, nappies, as a liquid soap, cleaning silk and woollen clothes , shining silver and gold ornaments, stubborn oil cans and greasy vessels, household cleaning etc. Soapnut helps moisturize the skin and treats stubborn acne. Its antimicrobial properties help treat skin and scalp infections. In traditional and rural medicine soapnut is used to treat asthma, epilepsy, and migraines. It is also used as detergent, bio-surfactant and remedial for organic soil pollution in the modern science. Flowers attract all species of honeybees and scores of pollinators. Honey collected during the flowering season is known for it's medicinal value.Leaves are useful for mulching and compost. Unfortunately due to deforestation,monoculture farming, lack of awareness, easy availability of chemical detergents we have lost these trees. Harvesting, handpicking the berries,drying, cleaning is a labour intensive work. Continued in the comments .
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Whether it’s harvesting rhubarb,gathering eggs or foraging for wild food the lustre of the action is never lost on my child-like heart. May it always be a precious thing. Grateful & thankful, each and every day. #sugarshackfarmstand #microbakery #slowfood #futurefood #shefarmer #rhubarb
SAHAJA FARMACY It's scorching heat and here's a glimpse of our native Malnad gidda cows grazing freely in our farm Malnad Gidda or Malenadu Gidda is a dwarf breed of cattle native to the hilly, rainy and densely forested Malenadu region of the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka in India. They are of short stature and known for their adaptability, resistant to diseases. The milk,dung and urine of these cows is of medicinal value. The cattle can also be sustained solely on grazing the forests and rural terrains. They are very active in temperament and are highly intelligent, also able to jump 5 feet fence. This breed of cows are commonly visible mainly in Shimoga, Chikkamagalore, Mangalore, hassan,Kodagu and uttara kannada districts. They are well adapted to the local agro-ecological systems of Western Ghats. These animals are highly adapted to harsh climate including heavy rainfall Native cows and calves in our farm everyday get 6-8hours of sunlight, breath fresh air, explore nature freely and enjoy fresh greens and herbs to their content in the forest and boosts their natural immunity and return happily to the shed. Happy cows give healthy, nutrient rich milk to keep us healthy and microbe rich cowdung and urine to keep our soil healthy. #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #farmlife #nativecows #malnadgiddacow #bosindica #naturalfarming #sustainableliving #soilmatters #soilfertility #soilhealth
SAHAJA FARMACY Happiness is- homegrown and homemade On this World Earth Day, in our soil -to-soul superfood series presenting all natural vanilla chocolatey mixed fruit custard Ingredients Naturally ripened seasonal home grown fruits . Here I used banana, anjoor, papaya, chikkoo Homegrown, homemade Arrow root powder Natural raw honey as sweetner Homegrown, homemade Pure cacao magic powder and cacao nibs, natural vanilla powder as natural flavourings Fresh A2 milk/fresh coconut milk Chopped tender coconut pulp Dry fruits and nuts Soaked Chia seeds Recipe In a bowl add chopped fruits, dry fruits,nuts, tender coconut pulp, half teaspoon of natural vanilla, 2 teaspoons each of cacao magic powder and natural raw honey. Refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes and let all the flavours infuse to the mixture Prepare the custard using arrowroot powder by mixing 2 teaspoons of powder in little water , heat 2 cups of milk/fresh coconut milk, add arrowroot slurry, sweetner of choice( I used honey at the end) pure cacao magic powder 2 teaspoon heat on medium flame to the required consistency. Let it cool ( enough for 4-5 servings) Now in a glass jar assemble prepared custard, flavoured fruit mix,soaked chia seeds and repeat it. Top it with few cacao nibs In this healthy delicious dessert flavours meet wellness, The mixed tastes and flavours comes straight from nature from the real food sources, retaining antioxidants and nutrients in its purest form, the way nature intends it to be and quite interestingly no package,no plastic, no preservatives,no artificial colours and nature imitated flavours. #ourhealth #planethealth Real, natural food diets have benefits for everything from maintaining a healthy weight to reducing inflammation and improving overall health, for people of every age. Continued in the comments Proud to be a homestead natural farmer.🙏 Farming since 1987🌴🌳🌿🌾 #EatSeasonal #EatLocal #EatNatural #Summertreat #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #naturalfood #safefood #worldearthday #naturefirst #homesteadfarmer #naturalfarmer #naturalfarming #forestfarming #ecofriendlyfarming #probioticfarming #permaculturefarming
#SAHAJA FARMACY In our nature walk - plant talk series presenting wax apple tree This tree with its spread branches full of gorgeous dark pink flowers, bears fruits 4-5 times a year welcomes hundred of birds, thousands of bees, squirrels,mammals and humans all alike. It's a festive mood around the tree with the buzzing bees and singing birds and dancing squirrels. #pollinatorflowers. Fallen flower petals from a flower carpet , fruits feed worms and insects and other micro organisms in the ground. The seeds sprout and gives life to new plants. Fallen leaves improves the fertility of the soil and nourishes it. Sweet tangy flowers are edible, can be used to make chutney, tambuli, salad, juice and make your food look interesting. #edibleflowers On a summer afternoon, it's impossible to not give in to the inviting arms of the tree. It not only gives you fresh, juicy fruit during summers, helps maintain the biodiversity but also acts as barriers blocking sunlight, providing shade and cool the earth. A walk under the tree is so #therapeutic Have this plant in your garden and be a part of the festivity. #ourplanetourhealth #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #naturewalk #planttalk #naturewalkplanttalk #agroforestry #birds #honeybees #pollinators #forestmedicine #forestbath #earth #motherearth #biodiversity #selfsufficient #sustainability #ourhealth #planethealrh #therapeuticwalk #forestbath #forestmedicine
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY In our soil_to_soul food series presenting Sorekayi(bottle gourd)bolu huli Bolu huli(ಬೋಳು ಹುಳಿ) is a quick and simple yet delicious traditional plain mild spicy curry made with seasonal vegetables like bottle gourd,ash gourd, cucumber,brinjal,ladies finger and jackfruit. The basic ingredients like salt, jaggery, tamarind,green chillies,chilly powder and a simple seasoning of garlic makes this curry appetizing and soul soothing pair with rice,dosey,idli, chapati etc . The method is simple Add chopped bottle gourd, salt, small piece of jaggery, small gooseberry size tamarind squeezed water, crushed bird eye chilly/green chilly, few pinches of chilli powder (or according to your spice level) to the boiling water, cover and let it cook well. The water should be just above the chopped pieces Prepare a seasoning of red chilly, crushed garlic, mustard and curry leaves in coconut oil or any cooking oil of your choice and pour it into the curry Let it sit for sometime for the flavours infuse into the curry and a finger licking delicious curry is ready to relish for all age groups Bottle gourds are rich in antioxidants, considered a good source of vitamin B, C, and other nutrients, It has been used since ancient times for its health benefits. Bottle gourd s have low sodium and potassium content, making them good for people with liver inflammation and kidney disorders. Please check our previous posts of this #zerowaste vegetable bottle gourd ganji, payasa, jeerige bendi recipes @abbeya.attumbola Sharing this to @abbeya.attumbola an initiative to showcase our food ,culture and tradition by my friends @sushma.maheshwar @shrikripa7 @nisha.mithoor @palate_n_flavours and myself @sahaja_farms #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #abbeyaattumbola #traditionalfood #grandmothersrecipe #ivygoird #ivygourdrecipe #mangaloremerijaan #seasonal #local #natural #tulunadu #eatseasonal #eatlocal #eatnaural #herb #green #foraging #forestfood #soiltosoul #traditionalfood #naturalfarming #sustsinableliving #farmtotable #farmtofork #selfsufficiency #havyakarecipe #havyakafoodseries #haveekarecipe
Am I a flower to you? 🌸😘 #EmpoweredWoman #FierceForties #ElegantMature #MatureBeauty #ForeverYoung #Purple #Plum #Amethyst #Orchid #Horticulture #Hoeing #CropTender #Cultivate #Barn #FeminineFarmer #Field #Herbicide #SheFarmer #CropRotation
The first little tasty things have been born!! I have no idea what it is since I mixed up my tags(cress?) but who cares. Soon there will be salads for everyone. #sugarshackfarmstand #shefarmer #futurefood #organicsalads #microfarmer #saladgreens #cowichanvalleyfoodies
SAHAJA FARMACY Continuing the post on processing of turmeric- Farm to table natural Turmeric grown naturally in the natural farming method using jeevamrutha,agnihotra homa ash, wood ash,compost, mulched with dried leaves Rhizomes were harvested only when it attained its complete maturity- the leaves and leaf sheaths are allowed to dry completely and delayed harvesting for 2-3 weeks for the rhizomes to attain it's complete maturity Processed naturally by steam cooking the rhizomes for a brief period (of time)in small batches which prevents and controls the microbiol activity and ensures the longer shelf life of the dried rhizomes Only the thick rhizomes are sliced for uniform drying and dried in partial shade, Care is taken in all steps of processing to preserve i ts medicinal properties and goodness. Store it airtight glass/porcelain jars and powder it in small batches as and when required #naturefirst #shefarmer #turmeric #turmericpowder #superfood #indiansuperfood #spice #indianspice #processing #naturalprocessing #preservation #natural #chemicalfree #pesticidefree #immunitybooster #homegrown #homeground #naturalfarming #naturalliving #farmtotable #soiltosoul
SAHAJA FARMACY Turmeric harvesting and cleaning process Turmeric grown naturally and sustainably utilising farm resources, in the natural farming method using jeevamrutha, compost,wood ash, Agnihotra homa ash,mulched with dried leaves keeping in mind , the soil health, human health, biodiversity health and the planet health -Remove the dried leaves and stems and harvest the rhizomes carefully without damaging it -Remove the mud attached to the rhizomes -Seperate rhe mother rhizomes and finger rhizomes -Wash it under running water several times until the rhizomes are free from mud and sand particles if any -Spread it on a clean cloth/leaf mat in shade and air dry it naturally -Now the rhizomes are ready to process Process it in batches when time permits #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #turmeric #harvesting #cleaning #stepbystepguide #spice #haldi #arishina #indiansuperfood #traditionalpractices #savesoil #health #natural #homegrown #sustainableliving
Let's cultivate our future together, sweetheart 😘 #GracefullyAging #MatureWoman #GoldenYears #MatureStyle #ForeverYoung #Blue #Aquamarine #Azure #Teal #WomanFarmer #Aquaponics #Tractor #Fieldworker #Herbicide #Hoeing #Harvestress #Milking #Plow #SheFarmer
SAHAJA FARMACY Know your food Know your farmer Continuing the pollinator flower series Honeybees and other beneficial pollinators never go hungry in our natural farm. Honeybees in our natural forest farm round the year collect nectar and pollen of various seasonal, perennial, annual trees, plants, shrubs, medicinal herbs and wild flowers. Worldwide there is an alarming decline in pollinator populations. Without pollinators, the human race and all of earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Excessive use of pesticides and an ever-expanding conversion of landscapes to human use are the biggest culprits. The simple truth is that without them we can't live. In our cow based zero waste ,eco friendly, pollinator forest farm for nearly four decades we haven't used any pesticides or chemicals and we're happy we are doing our bit to a safe society and safe planet. Please check our previous posts on pollinator flowers. More about the importance of pollinators,pollinator flowers to come in our upcoming series on tree talk and pollinator flower series. Say no to pesticides Say no to chemicals Save bees, save pollinators, save planet save mankind #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #ecofriendlyfarm #cowbasednaturalfarming #zerowastefarm #pollinatorfarm #naturalfarm #forestfarm #agroforestry #saynotopesticides #saynotochemicals #honeybees #pollinators #savebees #saveforests #savepollinstors #saveplanet #savemankind #cowbasednaturalfarm
SAHAJA FARMACY Liquid gold from our second harvest of the season Honey has been the part of Indian tradition, culture and medicine for centuries. Honey is the natural sweet substance produced by the honeybees. It is derived from the nectar of numerous species of flowers or blossoms, or secretion of living parts of plants which the bees collect, transform by combining the specific substances of their own , deposit, dehydrate, store, leave in honeycomb to ripen and mature. The bees add to the nectar, during its transformation in honey various enzymes and lactobacilli which are very important for the honey's therapeutic properties . The taste, aroma, flavor and the anti oxidant properties will vary from season to season, depending on which flowers are dominant at the time the nectar is collected. Honey is the healer. It may be considered as a medicine with nutritive value than simply being a food with nutritive value Natural, unprocessed , raw honey contains carbohydrates, trace enzymes, amino acids, antioxidants, B vitamins and minerals and contains more powerful health benefits, in terms of healing wounds and fighting infections The miraculous healing properties of honey can be claimed to prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce ulcers, ease digestive problems, regulate blood sugar, soothe coughs and sore throats, a healthy and glowing skin and hair and increase the over all performance of the person As our farm activities kept us busy, we could not check our one bee boxes it in time . Being very industrious the bees accumulated honey in combs without frames on the top cover of the box😊(swipe to see the last 3 pictures) #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #shefarmHer #naturalhoney #liquidgold #rawhoney #unprocessedhoney #beekeeping #beekeepinglife #beekeepingtechniques #apiery #honeybees #pollinators #pollinatorfarm #ecofriendlyfarm #ecogardeners #ecowarriors #ecogarden #ecosystem #selfsufficiency
Today on International Women's Day we're STANDING TALL & SHINING BRIGHT ✨ to share RFCSNR walk the talk when it comes to INVESTING in WOMEN to ACCELERATE PROGRESS: 🩷50% of our Board of Directors (including the Chair) 🩷50% of our Executive and Administration team 🩷41% of our Rural Financial Counsellors ARE WOMEN! We are CREATING positive CHANGE in rural and regional NSW with balanced representation and EQUAL voices in decision making, service to the community and understanding the needs of those we advocate for and we are proud of it. Today we recognise their contribution. say Thank you to EVERY woman on our team . . . #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #ruralfinancialcounsellingservice #womeninagriculture #womeninagribusiness #womeninag #graziher #shefarmer #australianagricuture #womeininbusiness #aussiefarmers #RegionalNSW #RuralNSW
SAHAJA FARMACY Let food be thy medicine. When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need Presenting soil-to-soul superfood series A dessert bowl perfect for this season made with homegrown seasonal fruits like banana, chikkoo,Anjoor, passion fruit ,dry fruits, nuts, cacao nibs, A2 milk/fresh coconut milk, sweetened with little honey,flavoured with natural vanilla powder and pure cacao magic powder Recipes like this are always close to our heart because in this era where finding natural,real , unadulterated food is a mirage, isn't a blessing to prepare and serve fresh, homegrown, homemade meal, power packed with nutrition, unique taste,natural flavors and aroma to your loved ones? In this recipe milk/fresh coconut milk adds a rich creamy taste, nuts adds the crunchiness, cacao nibs adds a rich dark chocolaty taste with the goodness of pure cacao magic,natural vanilla and honey(swipe to see the pictures of natural honey, cacao and Vanilla pods) takes it to the next level 🎚️. As always our everyday superfood comes straight from our farm in its purest form #proudfarmer Have you ever tried and tasted these true soil -to-soul food? Would you like to include it in your diet? #soiltosoul #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #shefarmer #naturefirst #sahajafarms #wellnessmantra #ruralfarm #farmacy #fruitbowl #seasonalfruits #eatseasonal #eatlocal #eatnatural #healthyeating #healthyliving #naturalfood #realfood #farmtotablenatural #farmtotable #gardentotable #nature #kidsfriendly #weighlossgoals #antioxidants #fibrerich #ourplanetourhealth #ourhealth #gifthealth
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY Post harvesting process of Black pepper Part- 3 Cleaning and segregating is one of the important post harvest process which enhances the quality and shelf life of the black pepper and the pepper corns turn into black gold We @sahaja_farms do it manually which requires a skilled worker and this lady Girija helped us in cleaning/winnowing process. By cleaning we remove the small,lighter corns,spent spikes, pinheads which ensures the best quality of stored peppper.- Black gold #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmHer #shefarmer #harvest #blackpepper #blackgold #pipernigrum #postharvestprocess #cleaning #qualitypepper #kingofspices #indiamspice #farmproduct #farmHer
SAHAJA FARMACY Let food be thy medicine and the medicine be thy food We harvested the season's first multi floral honey (Liquid Gold) few days ago but we couldn't post updates immediately as summer has approached and this is the peak season of farm activities for us Removing the combs attached to the top of the box,checking for the sealed combs, uncapping the comb before extracting the honey untouched by hands, in the manual operated machine, filtering it with clean cotton cloth/strainer, placing the honey extracted combs in the bee box calls for time and patience. Next comes the processing work. Harnessing the power of sun 🌞 we process it naturally which ensures a year long shelf life if stored in airtight jars. Situated in the foot hills of Western ghats our zero waste,regenerative natural forest farm offers a rich flora for the Honeybees and other beneficial pollinators. Honeybees round the year collect nectar and pollen of various seasonal, perennial, annual forest trees trees, plants, shrubs, medicinal herbs and wild flowers. The taste, aroma, colour, flavor and the anti oxidant properties will vary from season to season, depending on which flowers are dominant at the time the nectar is collected but every time each drop of honey mesmerises us with the mother nature's touch. A lot of times, honey bought at the store is heavily processed,loaded with sugar syrup or pasturized. The process of pasturization exposes the honey to high temperatures which destroy or remove enzymes, amino acids, minerals and vitamins in the honey and this decreases the anti oxidants and nutritional value of honey. Most of the health benefits of honey can be attributed to its antioxidants and enzymes. If you want to be sure to get all the health benefits.of honey, it is always better choose unprocessed raw honey which comes straight from nature #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #coloursofnature #coloursoflife #summerspecial #regenerativefarm #zerowastefarm #liquidgold #forestfood #forestfarming #pollinatorfarm #honey #naturalhoney #wildflowerhoney #unprocessedhoney #multifloralhoney
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
Plants live matters Stop trampling Love them as you feed on them even if you feel you don't feed on them because you still feed on them #Shefarmer
Pest and Pesticide Pests are organisms that are found where not needed and pose a threat to man, other organisms and their surroundings. Pesticides are chemicals intended to destroy, repel, and prevent pests. In the business of agriculture, it goes without saying that pests are farmers enemies. Note: All organisms are important and I hold them in great esteem. However when they become a pest it becomes an enemy. Pest infestation in a given farm could be managed or reduced to a minimum through Good Agricultural practices. However there's nothing like complete eradication of pest in a farm (I stand to be corrected). Think pest management and stop overusing pesticides in the name of complete Pest eradication. Simple tips to start PMP 🪰🔫Pay keen attention to your crops while scouting. It helps in controlling and preventing the spread of pests 🪰🔫Read on the pest. 🪰🔫Research on the best pest management practice applicable to the pest, crop affected and climatic condition of the location per time. 🪰🔫Read the labels and Strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. 🪰🔫Ask questions. 🪰🔫Wear PPE. 🪰🔫Dispose used containers properly by burying. #Shefarmer #farmers_can_save_lives_too
SAHAJA FARMACY It's this season of the year the honeybees in our farm make honey(Liquid Gold) for us in the bee boxes and wait for us to harvest the honey 🍯 Honey in our bee boxes was ready to harvest 3-4 weeks ago.As our other farm activities kept us busy, we could not harvest it in time . Being very industrious the bees accumulated honey in combs without frames on the top cover of the box😊(swipe to see the pictures) From June to November is the monsoon season in our coastal Karnataka region.Though the farm offers rich and diverse flora for the bees, rains hinders their activity. So the new honey harvesting season starts only in January or february. Till then the bees enjoy the honey from.the hive in the boxes. Even while extracting, the major part of the honey is left in the bee hive for honeybees and a small portion is collected for our use More healthy colony and bees in the farm increase pollination and produce more yield of crops. Natural raw honey is the priceless gift of nature, it's known as "liquid gold" for its incredible health benefits. In this world of adulteration it's difficult to find the pure,raw honey in its purest form. Have you ever tasted the raw honey from the honeycomb? Please share your experience with us 🙏 We'll be sharing the information about the importance of honeybees and other pollinators to the ecosystem, natural extraction and processing of honey in our farm, it's health benefits of raw honey in the coming days. Stay tuned #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #shefarmHer #naturalhoney #liquidgold #rawhoney #unprocessedhoney #beekeeping #beekeepinglife #beekeepingtechniques #apiery #honeybees #pollinators #pollinatorfarm #ecofriendlyfarm #ecogardeners #ecogarden #ecosystem #selfsufficiency
SAHAJA FARMACY Blessings from our garden .Our everyday superfood comes sustainably straight from our garden. We believe that the food grown naturally and sustainably as nature intended them to be, consumed close to their natural state, are rich in health-giving nutrients that sustain and energise us are superfood Naturally grown, fresh, raw fruits and vegetables are also full the “life-force” of nature, which along with vital vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients lead to a positive, natural state of physical and mental health and vibrancy. #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmacy #everydaysuperfood #humanswhohrowfood #foodforest #naturalfarming
SAHAJA FARMACY Post harvest processing of black pepper We @sahaja_farms make the post harvest work manually which includes separating the corns from spikes, blanching and fermenting the berries in the sun. Like most good things, this takes labour and time, but it can be done without any expensive equipment. Blanching is the process of immersing the berries in hot water for few minutes.We repurposed the old cotton carry bags for this process which makes the work easy (swipe to see the picture).Blanching improves the flavour, colour, and scent of the pepper and can help the berries dry more quickly. Next comes the fermantation and drying process. Here the berries are fermented by laying them down in the sun. To maintain the quality of pepper we spread it on old cotton clothes or cane mats. The pepper must be revolved in order to obtain an uniform drying.This process enhances the shelf life of berries, prevents mold growth and improves the enzymatic reaction of the berries which turns them into a black gold We practice eco friendly natural farming methods to grow our crops free from chemicals and pesticides , minimise the waste in an efficient way(water used for blanching is fed for plants, removed spikes used for mulching the plants) by focusing primarily on the 3Rs, "reduce, "reuse" and "recycle. thus contributing to a healthy eco system and safe planet for our future generation #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #pipernigrum #blackpepper #spice #indianspice #postharvest #blackgold #safeplanet #healrhyecosysyem More to come in our next post
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY Let food be thy medicine and the medicine be thy food Green/Black pepper rasam A quick and simple rasam perfect for this season which can be made with easily available ingredients in the pantry . Sipping a cup of hot rasam or having it with rice helps to improve metabolism, keeps your body warm, gives an instant relief from cold,cough,nasal congestion,sore throat, indigestion ,nausea and gastric problems. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED Water 3 cups Green pepper/black pepper 12-15 corns Gooseberry size tamarind or Juice of 1 emon Garlic - 4 cloves Ginger /mango ginger- 1 inch piece Bird eye/Green chilly- 1-2 Jaggery - 2-3 teaspoons Salt to taste Coriander leaves few SEASONING INGREDIENTS Ghee/coconut oil- 2 teaspoons Red chilly- 1 Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida- a pinch Mustard seeds- 1/2 teaspoon Curry leaves- 2 strings Method Boil water in a pan. Add crushed green chilly, ginger, pepper corns , garlic salt, jaggery, tamarind juice .Cover and bring it to boil. Now add the lemon juice(skip it if you are using tamarind) and turn off the stove Heat coconut oil or ghee in a frying pan. Add seasoning Ingredients one by one . When mustard seeds splitters turn off the stove. Pour the seasoning into the rasam and keep it covered for few minutes to absorb the flavour of spices. Now it's ready to serve as starter,soup or rasam with rice Including this rasam/saru in your daily diet is beneficial for your health in many ways . A natural immunity booster,It can treat allergies, insomnia,nerve and muscle pain, poor appetite, liver and gallbladder problems. It improves gut health drastically, regulating cholesterol,stimulating appetite, strongly enhances the absorption of iron in food thus stimulating the heart and circulation,keeps your heart health and not to mention it slows down ageing, reflects on the outside, smooth and radiant skin, healthy hair and improved vision. Continued in comments #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #abbeyaattumbola #havyakafoodseries #havyakarecipe #healthyrecipe #rasam #soup #lemon #lemonrasam #pepperrasam #gutfriendly #guthealth #grandmasrecipe #grandmothersrecipe #letfoodbethymedicine #herbalremedies
Dolly watching the chickens this morning. She loves the chickens. Her belly is growing more each day and we wait. We wait for baby. We wait for all the new experiences that we will have with our milk cow. We wait for the learning curve that is milking a new cow. We wait. In the meantime I’ll keep taking pictures of this beautiful cow. She is such a beauty. . . . . . #farmlife365 #countrylife #homesteading #naturephotos #landscapephotography #sustainabledairy #shefarmer #naturegram #smallfarm #farmlifestyle #naturephotographer #onmyhomestead #milkcow #farmlife #guernseycow #mycow #homesteadlife #regenerativefarming #guernseycowsofinstagram #farmlifestylephotography #milkmaid #landscape #farmlifebestlife #womenfarmers #homesteadingmama #guernseycowsarethebest #guernseycowslovethem #homesteadersofinstagram #smallfarmlife #guernseydairy
SAHAJA FARMACY Harvesting and post harvest processing of black pepper #pipernigrum is a skilled, and labour intensive job. Finding skilled people for this job is difficult. . Here you see the fully matured,ripened pepper harvest in our farm. Pepper harvested at this stage is spicy and hot and has a distinct aroma More to come in series about the post harvest processing of black pepper.Stay tuned naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #harvest #blackpepper #pipernigrum #postharvestprocess #cleaning #qualitypepper #spice #indianspice #salesalert
Happy Monday SheFarmer fam! Welcome to Week Two of the ‘SheFarmer January Reset’. Building and scaling business and life is a continuous process rather than a one-time task, but you can amplify and accelerate the build, scale, and blur when you have the right plan and the right people. This year, I’ve partnered with government and local organisations to facilitate and host a series of in-region weekly workshops during the school terms - you need to be here! Here’s why workshops are valuable: 1.Skill Development Workshops are designed to provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge in a specific area. Whether it’s learning a new software, honing your communication skills, or mastering a particular technique, workshops offer a focused and immersive environment for skill development. 2.Networking Opportunities Workshops often bring together people with shared interests or professional goals. Networking with fellow participant, as well as the workshop facilitators or speakers, can open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and connections within your industry or field. 3.Interactive Learning Workshops are typically interactive and participatory, encouraging engagement and active learning. This format allows you to ask questions, receive immediate feedback, and apply the concepts you’re learning in real-time, enhancing your understanding and retention of the material. 4.Stay Current and Relevant In many industries, the landscape is constantly evolving. Workshops provide a platform to stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. This can be crucial for professionals who want to remain competitive and adapt to changes in their industry. 5.Motivation and Inspiration Workshops often feature experienced and knowledgeable presenters who can inspire and motivate attendees. Exposure to new ideas, success stories, and different perspectives can provide you with a slip-stream and the next steps, reignite your passion for your work and provide a fresh perspective on challenges you may be facing. Delish right! I also have two weekly coaching spots left for 2024, DM me to find out more. #shefarmerjanuaryreset
SAHAJA FARMACY Winter has arrived and the tender jackfruit(gujje- ಗುಜ್ಜೆ) season has begun in our farm 😊 Say hello to these beauties. We the people of coastal Karnataka have our hearts💕 in it #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #tenderjackfruit # backyard garden #naturalfarming #sustainableliving #Indiansuperfood #thehappygardeninglife #growownfood #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #eatlocal #eatnatural #eatseasonal #eathealthy #healthyeating #healthyliving #humanswhogrowfood #thatgrowshere #sahajanaturalfarms
SAHAJA FARMACY Spices are the integral part of Indian kitchen.and they are one of the oldest and treasured medicinal secrets of India. It is basically a mix of various traditional herbs and spices which offer nature friendly solutions that help us to boost our immune system and keep strong from illness and infections. Presenting magical instant Spice Mix - a balanced combination of homegrown black pepper, cinnamon,ginger/ dried mango ginger and few other spices which has multiple culinary and medicinal uses . USES Instant spice mix comes handy to Flavour your tea/chai,milk Herbal tea to prevent and control cold,cough,fever, digestive disorder symptoms Steam inhalation for nasal blockage,sinus problems warm paste on crown of your head or temples to relieve from headache,nasal blockage or sinus Mix it with honey and swallow it for throat irritation, infection and cough In the preparation of soup, curry, rasam,snacks ,masala powder dressing for salads, smoothies, sandwich,pasta, spaghetti,noodles,pizza Flavor in snacks and baking Mix with turmeric milk BENEFITS These spices are known for their Anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties Contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects Its prebiotic properties improves metabolic problems , gut health and boost immunity May improve blood circulation and benefit your heart and brain Improve blood sugar control May lower cholesterol levels Reduces blood pressure Weight loss It's a good idea to regularly consume just 1/4 teaspoon this spice mix as part of a healthy diet to reap their benefits and keep you healthy inside out ADDED ADVANTAGES These spices are grown and processed and stored naturally Mango ginger and cinnamon dried in partial shade to preserve its medicinal properties No chemicals No pesticides Not treated with chemicals Not exposed to UV rays for longer shelf life Made in micro batches with love and Care #farmproduct #gifthealth #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #salesalert #mysignature #spices #spicemix #instantspicemix #immunityboost #weightloss #handcrafted #homeremedies #grandmothersrecipe #naturalfarming #cowbasedfarming
SAHAJA FARMACY Continuing the pollinator flower series It's this season of the year the blossoms of soapnut trees in our farm bloom and offer rich pollen and nectar to the honeybees and other friendly pollinators .The season starts from late November to February . The buzzing of the bees is therapeutic. Not to mention honeybees make a enzyme and nutrient rich medicinal honey for us😊. The honey collected during this season is priced for its medicinal value. Soapnut or Sapindus emarginatus is very valuable honey source. All the Apis species collect its nectar and white pollen in large quantities. produce surplus of honey with pleasant aroma. During flowering periods bee colonies increase rapidly and develop swarming tendencies. Soapnut honey is much valued for its medicinal properties in India. Soapnut helps moisturize the skin and treats stubborn acne. Its antimicrobial properties help treat scalp infections. In traditional and rural medicine soapnut is used to treat asthma, epilepsy, and migraines. Note: Swipe to see the pictures. Watch the video with sounds on and notice the honeybees carrying the pollen in their pollen baskets #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #ethicalbeekeeping #pollinatorfarm #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #forestfarming #agroforestry #beekeeping #pollinatorflowerseries #pollinators
☀️ Braving the stormy days with a burst of sunshine! 🌻✨ As we've been moving into darker and rainier days I can't help but love these photos of the radiant Rudbeckias standing tall and bright! Hopefully, they can be a vibrant reminder that even in the gloomiest moments, nature paints with colors that warm the soul. Let these golden blooms brighten your day and bring a ray of sunshine to your feed. 🌦️☀️ - - - - - #sunshine #rudbeckia #flowerfarmer #shefarmer #farmermarket #farmerstyle #farmerlife #farmersmarket #farmerflorist #florist #floristic #floristshop #floristsofinstagram #cutflowers #cutflowerscott #cutflowersgarden #cutflowersfromseed #cutflowersfrommygarden #cutflowersforbeginners #cutflowersfromthegarden #farmtotable #rudbeckia
Over the past year since launching SheFarmer, one of the most heartwarming aspects has been the discovery of incredible women managing extraordinary businesses. As someone who places great emphasis on supporting local enterprises, especially during the festive season, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to some remarkable rural women in business. Their products and overall excellence have become indispensable in my life, and I can't help but share my enthusiasm with you. These are the businesses whose offerings I not only buy but also find myself continually encouraged and inspired by. 1. Bullys Meats – I bang on about Bullys all the time, founder and owner Robyn delivers and also pays it forward into by replicating and then gifting every purchase into vulnerable families. Bit (like a lot!) incredible hey! Bullys lamb salad is on high rotation in my household, she is making two deliveries between now and Christmas. 2. Zest Botanicals – founder and owner Angela created a 100% natural plant skincare range and this year when I decided to ‘up’ my skincare range as a thirtyish-fortyish-somethingish (43) woman I went straight to Zest. I use the serums, moisturiser and night cream and I’ve been loving myself sick ever since. 3. Even though I ate far too much cake during the pandemic (yes, there is such as thing as too much cake Rachel) I’m still here for Tilly’s cakes. I ordered her book before it was released, and its become in my forties what the ‘Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake’ book was when I was a child. Lots of page turning, dreaming and drooling. Im also prone to putting her content on my grid. 5. My girl Char (who was not ‘my girl Char’ this time last year) has brought a lot of sparkle and soul into community through her vocal gift and ‘Gospo’. I’m giddy that there ate two sleeps until Carols by Candelight AND that Fringe tickets went on sale yesterday! (I’ll schedule a date for us to go for Sisterhood.) 5. The WCH foundation is very close to my families heart and money spent here is definitely money well spent. Where are you spending your money this Christmas?
All I want for Christmas is youuu 🎶 Just kidding… I want fourteen hours of sleep and then a buffet breakfast. Kiddddding! 🫣 Actually, I’m looking forward to Christmas Day, I spend the morning preparing food, travel to pick up my girls, and then have a house full of people for the afternoon and evening. I’ll end the day in my fave posi (well and truly collapsed) beside the Christmas tree lights. THEN it’s fourteen hours of sleep … and Boxing Day sales. Have you sorted your Christmas Day ‘fit? I’m taking my inspo from Flossy, but minus Santa’s hat. She pulls it and the pout off super well, noice, different, unusual, but it’s a no for me because it will flatten my pretty hair. 📸 @tracey_kruger #19sleeps
This week I had to adjust my attitude and remind myself of the privilege it is to have the world back ‘open’ post-pandemic and to attend Christmas festivities. I also simplified numerous things at home to ease the load during this Christmas season including: 1. I've streamlined meal prep by ordering a halfside of lamb from 'Bully's Meats' every two weeks. Bully’s is a South Australian based company that delivers to my door and upon delivery I 'batch cook' a stack of chops, keeping them in the fridge for easy reheating over the next few days. Paired with a simple salad including leaves (out of a bag), an orange juiced, avocado, nuts and seeds (also out of a bag), a dash of olive oil and salt salt salt, and a tray of oven-baked potatoes. Lamb and salad, and chicken and salad, will be on high-rotation during December. This dinner routine frees up considerable time and is delicious and nutritious, and Bully’s Meats ‘pays it forward’; with every lamb order purchased, the same order is gifted to a vulnerable family in the middle of Australia. 2. Christmas Pageants and Parades with reindeer face painting don’t happen much these days, but there is still plenty of festive fun to facilitate! To make this as smooth as possible I’m diligently managing my schedule, not just for work and social engagements but also for the multitude of activities involving my role as 'Mum's taxi'. 3. I've scheduled important meetings and appointments, including a chat with my wonderful accountant, Miriam from Fabtax Accounting, to ensure my business stays on track. Additionally, I've booked a GP appointment, car service, and had my girls list of their year-end appointments and checkups. 4. I've embraced the power of saying a gentle 'no' when needed, I don’t have to be everywhere, at every event or everything to everyone. 5. Lastly, I've reinforced the importance of personal habits and wellbeing (health, happiness and relationships) , recognising that nurturing health, happiness, and relationships is non-negotiable. Today's agenda includes Lofty, Sisterhood, gingerbread house building and scrolling the sites of some of my SheFarmer businesses beside the Christmas tree lights. 🎄
SAHAJA FARMACY Chocolate cacao fruit tree Stages of Cacao- blossoms to pods Have you ever seen these beauties? #pollinatorflower #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #cacao #cocoa #chocolate #fruitsetting #blooms #pods #naturalfarming #sustainableliving #pollinatorfarm #forestfarm #agroforestry #permaculturefarm #regenerativefarm
The last SheFarmer Seven Day Challenge for 2024 starts next week! 😮💨 ICYMI The #SF7DC is where we take a week to build and strengthen our businesses and wellbeing (health, happiness and relationships) ‘little by little’ as we: 🎧 listen to a podcast, 🖊️ write an article or blog, 📕 read a few pages, 📺 watch a YouTube clip, ☕️ have coffee with a mentor, 📖 start journalling, 📮 write a letter of thanks to someone who has helped us get where we are, and 🫶🏻 volunteer some time mentoring, assisting, helping an individual or organisation in your area or business sphere. There’s no room for any excuses with this challenge, you already have all you need to ‘piggy-back’ over here and get on with it! (I know I know, couldn’t help myself 😂 🐨). Lessssgo! 📸 @steventillyerphotography #shefarmer7daychallenge #ruralwomeninbusiness #ruralwomen #rural #leadership #wellbeing
SAHAJA FARMACY ಹುಳಿ ಉಪ್ಪಿನ ಕಾಯಿ(Huli uppinakayi)- A farmaceutical pickle to gut health and boost immune system from Grandmother's kitchen Fermented lemon pickle is a traditional, authentic pickle made with the goodness of farm grown native lemon(gajanimbe),mango ginger/ginger, green pepper, bird eye chilli/green chilli and chemical free rock salt. A pickle prepared in our homes during monsoon season when fresh green pepper and lemons are available and it's stored in a glass/ceramic/ porcelain jar for ageing and the pickle lasts for years . The aged pickle becomes soft,finger lickingly delicious. Fermented spices adds punch of flavour and also helps in the quick absorption of nutrients to the body GRANDMOTHER'S ADVICE Good for kid's lunch box Have it with the first morsel of food with the goodness of ghee or curd when you have fever or recuperating from sick, any digestive issues, Prepare Tambli by grinding it with fresh coconut gratings,little cumin and curd/buttermilk have it with rice to relieve the symptoms of nausea and soothe the stomach Blend it with cooked rice water and buttermilk and have it in the mid morning as an instant energy booster A must it in the diet of pregnant and nursing mother to improve appetite and metabolism NEUTRACETICAL FACTS It's rich in probiotics, antioxidants, vitamin c and k, essential minerals,enzymes and salts which Improves gut bacteria, increases appetite by supporting the secretion of fluids,improves metabolism and circulation of blood in the gastrointestinal tract. A healthy digestive tract boosts healthy immune system,in the long run which boosts holistic detoxification and natural immunity of the body and shields the the body from diseases. It has anti inflammatory properties, including it in the daily diet makes a wonderful herbal treatment for diseases caused by inflammation . A balanced diet, good food habit,healthy lifestyle, including it in the daily diet may contribute to a healthy hair,skin, gut,may boost immunity,reduce the effect of inflammatory related diseases and keep you healthy inside out #farmproduct #mysignature #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #planttoplate
Happy #AgDayAU! Today marks National Agriculture Day (AgDay) and this year’s theme is “grow you good thing”. Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products! 😮💨 Australia exports about 72% of the total value of agricultural, fisheries and forestry production, which in 2022–23 was an estimated $98 billion including: 🐂 $14.7B cattle 🌾 $11.5B wheat 🍎 $5.5B fruit and nuts 🐑 $4.9B sheep 🐄 $5B milk 🌽🥦🥔🍅🍒 Over 90% of the daily food consumed in Australia is made by Australian Farmers, 👩🏼🌾👨🏽🦽👩🏻⚕️🧍🏾♀️🤰🏻👩🏼🔧 Australian farmers produce enough food for 80 million people, 🚜🛻🚚✈️🛳️ Around 70% of Australia’s agricultural produce is exported, and 👩🏿🍳👩🏼🏫🧑🏼🦼🧑🏽🔬👩🏽💼 Over 300K people are employed in the ag sector, and 229K people are employed in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors. Cheering our farmers on for the work they do each day to ensure our food and fibre is top notch, and to everyone linked in to AusAg innovation, projects and programmes that help our farmers grow. 🫶🏻 #GrowYouGoodThing
What makes you laugh? Did you know that when we're flying solo, our laughter takes a nosedive, about thirty times less to be precise, compared to when we're in the company of others? Much like you, many of my days are spent submerged in the realms of writing, creating, curating, and navigating the administrative side of business, all on my lonesome. While I relish the autonomy and the control of managing the back-end of business, programs, and advocacy, dwelling in solitude constantly isn't the healthiest recipe and overtime, it becomes overwhelming. I worked from home for most of the pandemic and absolutely hated every minute, so to have freedom and mix up my days has been revolutionary. I've become a scheduling virtuoso, making sure to pencil in moments to nourish and nurture my wellbeing (health, happiness and relationships) and I’m telling you that laughter is a gamechanger. And its easy! I have teenage girls that laugh with me and at me, and I’ll take both. I also know Kath and Kim, not personally or verbatim, but I can spoike it quiet effluently, and watch several episodes a week and it gets funnier! I seek out Stepbrothers at least once a year and give me Will Ferral lipsyncing Beyonce any day of the week! There's something about Will Ferrell belting out Beyoncé with all the moves that sends me into fits of laughter like this pic, complete with closed eyes, a scrunched-up nose, and the unmistakable cackle of a content chook. Sure, it may not be the most glamorous sight, but after enduring seasons of grief, loss, and trauma, I've learned that your care factor for your appearance dwindles when you're reclaiming your laughter. Who or what brings all the funny to your days? Personally, I adore and may or may not relate slightly or a lot to 'Lyn' by Mel Buttle and the hilarious antics of Sooshi Mango are always irresistible and on reruns. Who else do I need to follow for all the funny?
The end of the year means more events, Christmas and lots of hugs and kisses. 📸 @laurellecousins.writes
SAHAJA FARMACY Blessings from our edible garden Lunch today was a salad bowl,long beans majjige huli(ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಹುಳಿ),ivy gourd+sprouted gram stir fry,Indian borage+nela nelli(phylantacea niruri) tambuli( both stir fry and tambuli are not in picture) Please swipe to see our rainbow harvest. Nature is so kind to us and we harvest these vegetables once in 2-3 days. Salad bowl consists of cucumber, onion, topped with foraged edible flowers- wild ixora and Senna auriculata and a dressing of cold pressed coconut oil and lemon juice. Both these flowers are rich in anti oxidants and high fibre content, known for their medicinal properties. Wild ixora (ಕೇಪುಳ) has a sweet, astringent note known for its prebiotic properties used to treat mouth and stomach ulcers and also white coating or fungal infection of mouth and tongue in toddlers and kids. Blooms and buds of senna auriculata also known as avarampoo(ಎಲವರಿಕೆ ಹೂವು) known to improve the glow and complexion of the skin when used on a regular basis and consuming it's tea has many health benefits. Majjige huli is a coconut,green chillies and buttermilk flavoured curry. The purple long beans when cooked added its mild colour to the curry(picture 4) Did you know that adding color to your meals will help you live a longer, healthier life? Colorful fruits and vegetables can paint a beautiful picture of health because they contain phytonutrients, compounds that give plants their rich colors as well as their distinctive tastes and aromas. When we eat plant foods, phytonutrients protect us from chronic diseases. Phytonutrients have potent anti-cancer and anti-heart disease effects. And research suggests that food patterns that include fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, and may be protective against certain types of cancers. Follow a good food habit, healthy lifestyle and try to include atleast 3-5 coloured fruits and vegetables in your daily diet for health and longevity #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #planttoplate #gardentotable #farmtotable #simplejoysoflife #farmtotable #rainbowharvest #phytonutrients #humanswhogrowfood
Happy Monday SheFarmer fam! Today I’m celebrating you and your commitment to growth, development, learning and contributing – especially when times are tough, when you feel overwhelmed or if you’re facing personal struggles. I see those of you who invest time and effort to build something meaningful and the hard work and sacrifice that it takes to build something meaningful. This morning, I have the pleasure of participating in a workshop that encompasses all things ‘online’, and it’s being held in a gorgeous space beachside (stunning!) so I’m embracing all that’s in this opportunity to enhance my learning. It’s essential for me to lean in, actively listen, and absorb valuable insights that will empower both my business and my role in SheFarmer. Achieving my own significant goals requires effort, I too am committed to continuous improvement, closing-out this year well, and setting up my 2024 ‘little by little’. I am excited about delving into all things ‘online’, even though it’s not my niche and this is not the lane that I coach or facilitate workshops, its important for my business, I am determined to refine my skills to ensure that my contributions and communication are cute AND align seamlessly with the needs of my SheFarmer community. Above all, my aspiration is to achieve SUPERMUM status and engage in meaningful work and leave a lasting legacy. A big part of SheFarmer is online and so I have a lot of growth to do here to then disseminate my expertise. Lesssgo! 😮💨 #ruralwomeninbusiness
SAHAJA FARMACY Wishing you and your family a very Happy Deepawali! May this festival of light bring you the abundance of happiness, prosperity good health and success #agnihotra #homafarming #homafire #spiritualfarming #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #naturalfarming #sustainablefarming #regenerativefarming #permaculturefarm #zerowasteindia #greendiwali #nopollution #pollutionfree #pollutionfreecelebration
BRB just need to adjust my attitude and caffeinate. Jokes! Or maybe not… Happy Saturday SheFarmer fam! After a fireban yesterday, we have had a cool change in SA overnight. Im spending my weekend blessed with peace, programming, planning, writing, resting, good people, hiking big hills and study. What are you doing this weekend to nurture your business and wellbeing (health, happiness and relationships)? Tell me all the things, what are you eating, wearing and doing?! (Think I need a bit more prayer, priming and coffee to fix my face.) Lesssgo! 😮💨
Gradually, over time, if you've spent more than a moment here, you've likely caught on to my three simple words that echo repeatedly, particularly in the midst of #SF7DC. Little by little. Why ‘little by little’? Because it wields incredible power, its achievable, its manageable, its sustainable, and it gives you the results you want. It's easy to look at others who further along the path, measuring the gap between their competence and our perceived incompetence, and want to quit. We envision their destination and fear we'll never arrive at 'that' place. Let me reassure you—'that' place is just a chapter in your unique story and journey. It's not the focal point you should fixate on. Instead, you need to direct your attention to your 'why.' Recently, as I made pivotal decisions for my 2024, the process was remarkably smooth, guided by the clarity of my 'why' and the wisdom I too find in embracing progress 'little by little.' On a personal note, I opted out of an opportunity because my daughter will be embarking on her Year 12 journey. My desire is to be fully present for her, both emotionally and physically and this opportunity would have whisked me away during critical moments for her. Knowing that her love language is quality time, I've chosen to be physically present so I can be that stabilising and nurturing presence during those crucial times because I know the profound impact it has on her sense of feeling happy and loved. In my professional sphere, I've turned down a few work opportunities, navigating toward a better-suited, more purposeful, and harmoniously aligned path. This new direction not only resonates with my 'why' but seamlessly integrates with my role as a mother. Moreover, it's worth noting that even when you reach 'that' place, you can lose yourself again with glimpses of 'another' place. Today is a the day for your to learn to find joy along the journey, celebrating the small and the big wins, to align and connect with your people (they are out there I promise!), and to derive fulfillment from aligning with your 'why’. Your ‘why’ is where its at. Promise. #ruralwomeninbusiness
SAHAJA FARMACY This festive season "Gift health" to yourself and your dear ones a creamy,buttery natural moisturizer inspired by mother nature and Grandmother. Yes you heard it right! Our elders knew the secret of protecting and nourishing the skin with natural, homemade skin care products. As a farm kid I have seen my Ajji(grandmother), Amma(mother) making virgin beeswax cream using cold pressed oils to keep their hands and feet smooth and soft. Post marriage when I started dirtying my hands and feet in the soil and dung i learnt to make it with the goodness of two secret herbs from our garden which are known for skin hydrating, moisturising, nourishing and healing properties. Later when my daughters went to the city to pursue their higher studies, the weather called for a regular use of moisturizer for the skin. When your farm is your laboratory, outside four walls you have sea of opportunities to explore in nature I started harnessing the power of seasonal aromatic flowers and herbs known for their unique skin softening, soothing, calming ,healing, exfoliating and nourishing properties. From ages cold pressed oils and virgin bee butter have been used by our elders for various skin conditions and are known to have exceptional healing properties due to its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial,anti fungal benefits, are reputed for promoting hydration of skin,help neutralize free radicals and stimulate cell growth. The natural fragrance of aromatic herbs are reputed to relieve stress and instantly uplift the mood. If you are looking for a natural skin moisturizer, lip balm, toe butter which is free from chemicals,paraben, preservatives, artificial fragrance here's a natural skin care product made in the farm with love and care, safe for babies, pregnant women,aged and all age groups. Simply apply it on your chapped lips hands, heels,toes or onto the skin after every wash or at least twice a day and especially after getting out of the shower and let the power of nature work on your skin. We care for your skin #farmproduct DM us to place order
Finished skirting 4 bags so far & super excited to take some of the wool to a local wool mill! Looking forward to dying it! In the meantime ill@do some small batches as I have time to process it myself. I’m a beginner. I’m learning bit by bit. Any of you wool pros out there I’d love your input! This is Leicester Longwool. I have natural - white & blue. #leicesterlongwool #leicesterlongwoolsheep #shepherd #shepherdess #farmlife #shefarmer
November marks a year of SheFarmer! While it’s only one year since the launch of 'SheFarmer', I registered the business name twelve years ago always knowing I would contribute to rural women in business. What you might not know is that ‘SheFarmer’ isn't my first rodeo, I've tried launching purposeful communities and resources as an entrepreneur twice before. Looking back, I've learned so much from those experiences, but I eventually outgrew them. They didn't quite align with my experience, expertise, and vision, and they lacked the focused niche that I needed to craft, create, curate, and contribute as purposefully and expertly as I can at SheFarmer. It's been a year since launching SheFarmer and its ‘successful’ because I have been able to utilise my previous and lived experiences; 1. this is my third attempt at building an online community, 2. I've been consulting in leadership and wellbeing for five years working as a coach, workshop facilitator, and more, 3. I've been a parent for seventeen years, 4. I’ve been in leadership roles for twenty-four years, and 5. I’ve been a champion and contributor to community for twenty-eight. These experiences have made me more self aware, aligned and have amplified and accelerated all that encompasses SheFarmer. I'm not one to quote others, but Warren Buffet's refusal to work with anyone who hasn't faced two failed businesses resonates with me. Failure has a unique way of teaching us things you can't find in books or observe from the sidelines. Failure equals growth, evolution, additional skills, knowledge, understanding, and compassion. It's a fast-track to success next time because, believe me, there will always be a next and a next time. So keep going! The right people already see you and darling you have important work to do! Now, to get ready for Crack Kitchen and cake! Rachel x
Ive just had a week away from social media to turn down the noise, recalibrate, realign, rest, reflect, reconcile how well I’m executing my vision, mission and goals and to reconnect with my loved ones. I never regret the time away. It’s also given me extra space to create and nurture new programmes and relationships and 2024 is taking shape beyond my wildest dreams! What’s my wildest dreams? Changing the lives of more people. It’s always always always all about people and purpose. Always. And can you believe … SheFarmer turns one this month! 👈🏻 Swipe for my first blurry soft launch pic on this account in Nov 2022. 🫶🏻 Time flies when you’re working hard, in your lane, fulfilling purpose and call, having fun, niched down and nestled in the best Sisterhood on earth! See you at Crack Kitchen tomorrow and let’s eat cake! 😮💨
SAHAJA FARMACY Liquid gold Handcrafted cultured ghee from our free forest grazing native Malnad Gidda cows(A2 )- nature's boon for health and longevity Stay tuned to know the Science and art of making cultured ghee #indiansuperfood and it's therapeutic uses #mysignature #farmproduct #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmher #a2cows #a2ghee #malnadgiddaghee #forestgrazing #liquidgold #farmfresh #handcrafted #madewithloveandcare #superfood #clarifiedbutter #familyfarm #cowbasedfarm #forestfarm #permacuturefarm #agroforestry #ecofriendlyfarm #oldfashionedfarm #oldfashionedfarmers #intonewithnature #ecotour
SAHAJA FARMACY NATURE'S GIFTS AND GRANDMOTHER 'S RECIPE A natural moisturising and nourishing skin cream made in the FARMacy. Nature Speaks in it. It's not just food, our personal care products too comes sustainably straight from our farm. What about yours? No Preservatives No Chemicals No Paraben No added colour 100%Pure and Natural Natural fragrance Homemade Handmade Safe for babies,kids, pregnant women, aged,mother earth WE CARE FOR YOUR SKIN 😊 Stay tuned to know more #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #skincare #skincareproduct #natural #allnatural #moisturizer #bodybutter #homemade #handmade #coldpressesoil #virginbeeswax #naturalcolour #naturalaroma #naturalfragrance #kidsfriendly #safeforskin #safeforpregnant #ecofriendly #earthfriendly #personalcareproduct #beyondorganic #organic #permaculture #permaculturefarm #ecosystem #sustainableliving #livingnatural #chemicalfree
I’d wrestle a bear in a tutu for those precious moments in my day that keep me sane and smiling. Like you, I’ve juggled massive days as a farmer, businessperson and entrepreneur, and for the past thirteen years I have been a superhero single mummy, as well as prioritising moments to sprinkle stardust in community. Over the years I’ve learned a few things: 1. I can’t be a superhero to everyone, but I’m like the secret sauce for a select few, 2. I can’t do everything at once, but when I focus, I can work wonders, and 3. I can’t take months off (my circus doesn’t run on autopilot), but I can steal precious moments and micro-moments like a ninja. The moments and micro-moments I take each day to nurture my wellbeing (health, happiness and relationships) include a mix of hiking, running, watching sunsets, messaging and phoning girlfriends, coffee (and more coffee please and thank you!) study, prayer, podcasts and books, Kath and Kim re-runs (I speak fluent Kath and Trude), journalling, blogging, cuddles with my girls and let me at an op-shop – I love a bargain! I’ve also learned how important laughter is, when you are on your own you laugh thirty times a day LESS than when you are surrounded by people. Laughter is like a magical elixir for your health, happiness, and relationships. It battles stress, boosts your mood, bonds you with your fellow humans, makes your immune system do the happy dance, relieves pain, keeps your heart in check, and helps you chill out while being a creativity ninja. It’s like a superhero power in disguise! So my mission is to find the funny every single day. How do you grab your daily doses of joy and snatch those precious moments in your life? #ruralwomeninbusiness #wellbeing #laughter
Nature's wonder! Nature's photo booth - A cave inside the old jackfruit tree in the farm Sun and daughter playing with natural light #naturefirst #sahajafarms #shefarmer #farmHer #naturewonder #naturalfarm #naturalfarming #sustainableliving #photobooth #ecotour #cavetree #treecaves #familyfarm #agroforestry #regenerativefarm