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Day III – Kid’s Kitchen Initiative

The third phase of the weekly cooking class programme initiated by NESFAS at William Lewis Boys’ Home, Mawphlang, took off successfully on the 23rd of August despite the absence of the caretaker, the warden and of three of the boys … Continue reading

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Tribal farmers reclaiming denuded landscapes

In southern Odisha state, India, the landscape and livelihoods of family farmers are threatened by large dams, changing rainfall patterns and government indifference. But tribal communities have decided how they want to conserve their land for their own benefit. And … Continue reading

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St Mary’s Students Join the Local Food Movement

On the 17th of September 2014, NESFAS was invited by the department of Home Sciences, St Mary’s College, Shillong, to conduct an awareness programme on Slow Food and managing Youth Food Clubs. The programme was positively received by the attendees carrying a strength of nearly 60 interested students, headed by the faculty of the department, Mrs. Nirupama James. Continue reading

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Invitation for Quotations/Proposals for Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya

The North East Slow Food & Agrobiodiversity Society invites sealed quotations from interested parties with extensive experience in photo and video documentation, documentary production and coffee table book production relating to people, land and culture. Send application to: The Project … Continue reading

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From the Stalls of the NEAT Fest

The NEAT Fest 2014 kicked off following a gala inaugural ceremony. Soon enough, people were flocking to the rows of stalls set up there, all displaying agro-based specialties from various North Eastern states. Bhutan also had its representation at the … Continue reading

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NESFAS @ the NEAT Fest

What to expect: Great Food – The NESFAS stall will feature Indigenous food from Nongtraw, East Khasi Hills and our famous Millet Banana Cake with Sohiiong sauce. There will also be food stalls from West Khasi Hills and Bhutan. Useful … Continue reading

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