Thanks for joining us at "10 YEARS OF FAIR TRADE TEA" - CELEBRATING THE ASSAM TEA PROJECT !
with World Community, Edible Island and Fertile Ground
Read more about the event by clicking here or visiting our new blog!
...more photos on Facebook

Want to know what we've been up to lately?  Our fall 2012 newsletter is now online!

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In northeast India, there is still little support available for farmers and growers following traditional farming methods, or for those interested in incorporating organic agriculture practices such as composting, mulching, and natural pest control.

For the past 7 years, Fertile Ground has provided encouragement, training and resources to farmers, small-scale tea growers, extension staff, teachers, students and families living in the state of Assam.

Our projects support people to grow healthy food by bringing together some of India's traditional practices with low-cost practices that rely on locally-available materials.

An important part of our work has been to provide opportunities for volunteers to participate in outreach activities in towns and villages throughout the state - to share their skills and enthusiasm, and exchange information about the cultures and values of our two countries.

Clockwise from upper left corner: Michelle Hua, Taiwan, Niels vonMeyenfeldt, British Columbia., Megan Lickley , Nova Scotia, Samantha Parlour, Ontario, Sundar Sekarmathi, Tamil Nadu, India, and Hillary Barter, Nova Scotia

Many thanks to the great group of volunteers
who have traveled to Assam to work with us !   

Find out how YOU can get involved!

“I found my experience in Ambikapur to be incredibly eye-opening.  I had an amazing time there, and found the work to be very fulfilling.

I'm so grateful for having the opportunity to participate with this project.  I'm not overstating it when I say this trip to India has changed the direction I'm taking in my life and the work I want to do.”

Mitch Brost is 3rd year Environmental Technology student at Camosun College in Victoria, BC.
He and his partner Erin Sanderson spent several weeks volunteering in Assam in early 2011.
Read more about the experience of other Camosun students

   Fertile Ground Takes to the Air!

Aeroplan miles collected by Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club will cover a flight to India for a Fertile Ground volunteer!  The flight will be purchased using the 100,000 miles collected through the club's first contribution campaign with Aeroplan's "Beyond Miles" program.

Thanks to Rotary, Aeroplan and everyone who helped get the word out about this campaign - AND to the generosity of those who donated Aeroplan miles!

Beginning October 21st, you can transfer Aeroplan miles directly to Fertile Ground. 

Strathcona Sunrise Rotary's partnership with Aeroplan starts again Oct. 31st.  Read about some of the club's other international projects here.....

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find out what's happening
here and in Assam!

THE ADARSH SEUJ PRAKALPA OFFICE AND RESOURCE CENTRE, DIGBOI, ASSAM

WATCH A NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO ABOUT HOW THE "KIDS TO KIDS" PROJECT CONNECTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN CANADA AND INDIA

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