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Educational Activities in the Country Side
Staff Writer - March 14, 2007
 The BioAgriturismo Tenuta Antica (Organic Agriturismo Ancient Farm), located in the heart of the Langa zone in the province of Asti, in Piedmont, organizes a series of courses dedicated to everybody interested in learning traditional manual arts and recipes. The whole event is in total respect of the environment, organic culture and conviviality.
Below please find the appointments for spring / summer 2007:
Fruit Orchards and the Natural Hedges
March 24 - 25 (two days)
The art of cultivating the fields by self-fertilization of the soil, letting Earth take the lead.
Basic course of synergic agriculture: planning and realization of a synergic vegetable garden following the principle of natural agriculture (Fukuoka) and the studies of Spanish farmer Emilia Hazelip. The goal is producing high quality organic food in synergy with the environment.
Planning with Permaculture
March 30 - April 1 (three days)
How to plan a self-sustained life system (second module)
Permaculture means conscious planning and ethical preservation of productive ecosystems, based upon the organic differentiation, stability and flexibility of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is an integrated planning process which results in sustainable, balanced and esthetic environment. Its principles can be applied to balcony gardening, mall vegetable gardens, large cultivations or natural areas, as well as isolated houses, rural villages or urban communities.
Synergic Agriculture
April 21 - 25 (five days)
The art of cultivating the fields by self-fertilization of the soil, letting Earth take the lead.
Basic course of synergic agriculture: planning and realization of a synergic vegetable garden following the principle of natural agriculture (Fukuoka) and the studies of Spanish farmer Emilia Hazelip. The goal is producing high quality organic food in synergy with the environment.
Herbs in the Kitchen
April 28 - 29 (two days)
Learn how to recognize and gather wild seasonal greens.
Knowledge and use in cuisine of wild and aromatic herbs. Preparation of herb teas. How to grow aromatic herbs in minimal spaces. Culinary and therapeutic use of herbs and their preservation.
Home-made bread, pizza and yogurt
April 30 - May 1 (two days)
Learn all the secrets of any kind of flour, baking powder and bread and pizza dough, as well as how to prepare natural yogurt at home.
Natural Photography
May 26 - 27 (two days)
Workshop dedicated landscape and nature photography among the hills and the river in the high Bormida Valley.
Ideal for photographers with basic knowledge of the technique who wish to spend a lovely weekend on the field under the direction of an professional. The use of digital equipment is suggested, thus the resulting images can be reviewed and criticized on the spot.
Building with Stray Bricks
July 6 - 8 (three days)
The detailed program for each course, as well as information about signing up, are available in the 'Events' section of the official BioAgriturismo Tenuta Antica web site.
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