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Last Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market of the year showcases Christmas goodies from three Special Homes    

Shillong: Five communities from Meghalaya gathered at All Saints Hall on Monday for the Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market, which was organised by the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society. The market showcased various chemical-free produce, wild edible plants and plants which were … Continue reading

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Custodian farmers attend ‘Climate Change, Millets & Women’ workshop in Nagaland

Eight custodian farmers from four partner communities of NESFAS, SURE and SSC attended a one-day Experience Sharing Workshop on “Climate Change, Millets and Women – Concerns and Opportunities” at JMC, Lerie, Kohima on December 4 organised by the North East … Continue reading

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NESFAS highlights Indigenous Food at the North East Food Show

The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity (NESFAS) on Wednesday was lauded by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday at the North East Food Show for their ongoing exemplary work in all fields. Sangma visited the NESFAS stall … Continue reading

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From Farm to Plate- Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market November edition

The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) hosted its monthly Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market at All Saints Hall, IGP, Shillong. The market showcased and sold various chemical-free produce, wild edible plants, and plants that were cultivated from five communities … Continue reading

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Former NESFAS intern wins award at tribal film competition

NESFAS is happy to share that Chentei Khiamniungan, who was an intern at The Indigenous Partnership’s Participatory Video workshop hosted by the organization, won the technical excellence award in the Jai Chandiram Memoraial 2nd National Community Media Film Festival 2019 in … Continue reading

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CM praises NESFAS’ products at the Wangala Fest 2019

The Aman A•song Café and Darechikgre Women Self Help Groups, which are supported by the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) Garo team, lauuched a pop out stall at the Wangala Festival. The festival was held at Asanang, … Continue reading

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