Learning Organic Dryland Farming

After nearly a year of practicing organic dryland farming on the steep sopes of our school’s learning garden in Darmaji, we had the opportunity to join a field study on 19 July 2025 to deepen our knowledge about organic agriculture. Together with my classmates, we visited Pak Krisna Waworuntu’s (Bumi Langit Foundation) large and well-established productive permaculture farm in Tembuku Village in Pupuan.

We were welcomed by beautiful green scenery—rice fields, vegetable gardens, and healthy crops growing abundantly without chemical fertilizers. What amazed me most was how effective organic fertilizers can be in nourishing plants naturally. This experience opened my eyes: nature already provides everything we need for farming if we know how to manage it wisely and sustainably.

During the visit, we learned various eco-friendly farming techniques. We made compost using simple materials like dry leaves, vegetable scraps, and animal manure. We also learned how to germinate seeds using coconut husk, a sustainable and easy-to-find growing medium.

Although the journey was long, I felt excited and grateful. Learning directly from experienced farmers gave me new insight and motivation for trying organic farming at home. I hope to apply these skills on my own land someday—and help protect our environment through sustainable agriculture.

By: Seriastiti, Grade 10 student – EBPP Darmaji School

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