Let me start with a brief introduction about myself. I am Kalpana Manivannan. I am a high school Biology teacher turned organic farmer. I am a Sustainability Coach & Mentor, a social entrepreneur & an aspiring homesteader on a journey towards zero waste living. I teach skills and empower city-dwellers to live a sustainable lifestyle no matter where they live! I also teach farming to school students because it’s an essential life skill and the need of the hour.
I have a small half acre coconut farm on the outskirts of Chennai where I grow my organic vegetables and developing it into a self-sustainable space. We have been growing more than 150 varieties of seasonal vegetables on our farm. We also have a variety of medicinal herbs and more than 50 fruit trees. We have been able to successfully live a Farm to Table lifestyle in the past years. From growing vegetables and fruits to processing our own cold-pressed coconut oil and preparing chilli powder and turmeric with our farm grown produce to growing spices like fennel, we have come a long way. Still a long way to go…
As an Aspiring Homesteader, I also try my best to prepare things myself at home. I make my own soaps, body butters, detergents and cleaning solutions. I also bake my own bread, prepare my own jams, sauces, pastas and cook almost everything from scratch. I try to reduce my waste by composting my kitchen waste (which I use on my farm) and reuse and recycle non-biodegradable waste.
I have courses on Organic Vegetable Gardening, Soap Making, Cooking from Scratch and a 30 Day Mentorship Program towards Sustainable Living as well. You can check it out on my website.
Website:Â https://kalpavrikshafarms.com/
Instagram –Â https://www.instagram.com/kalpana.manivannan/
Facebook –Â https://www.facebook.com/kalpavrikshafarms/
LinkedIn –Â https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpana-manivannan/
YOUTUBE channel – Â https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAXfmujVt3_V_5n1-Why-g
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