Tag Archives: ALC Members

Tackling day-to-day agricultural problems, hand-in-hand: Testimonies from the ground

A workshop with Agroecology Learning Circles (ALCs) was conducted at Selbalgre Community Hall, West Garo Hills, on 22nd February 2022. Farmers from five villages- Tosekgre, Bibragre, Misimagre, Dura Kalakgre and Selbalgre participated in the programme. Continue reading

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The inception of Agroecology Learning Circles and local methods of composting

The 17th of August, 2020 marked the inception of ALC Umsawnoldhi with 14 members. One member distributed the first compost among the ALC members of Umsawnoldhi, some members dived into training; they were Bah Phrangsngi Kro (Community Facilitator), Bah Ton Kro, Kong Tril Kro, Kong Etis Kro, and Kong Martha Ranee Continue reading

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Local farmers work together, solve problems on agricultural obstacles

An ALC workshop on problem-solving, objective setting, and community work plan was conducted on February 18, 2022, at Sohmynting Community Hall, West Jaintia Hills. ALC members of Larnai, Lumtrep, Ksehrynchang, and Sohmynting of West Jaintia Hills District were all present in the workshop that was conducted by NESFAS along with Social Service Centre (SSC) and Society for Urban and Rural Empowerment (SURE). Continue reading

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Laitsohpliah-Laitumiong ALC starts an ecological garden

Laitsohpliah ALC, an Agroecology Learning Circle group under NESFAS in the East Khasi Hills villages of Laitsohpliah and Laitumiong, recently started their own ALC garden on the 28th of February 2021. Continue reading

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