Organic Cultivation

Needed when: Between March and November each year 

Duration: 1 month minimum 

Background: Two significant events have compelled Bridging Lanka to cultivate organically – the 2022 economic crisis that raised the cost of vegetables by a staggering 400% making food basics unaffordable; and the high incidence of chronic kidney disease caused by agro-chemicals reacting with the heavy metal soils of the area and resulting in water with a high toxicity rate. Growing healthy organic fruit and vegetables became a no-brainer! 

Role: We are looking for someone with experience in organic farming practices or of managing orchards. 

• Plan and implement organic food gardens at Hendro Illam (Bridging Lanka base)
• Identify what crop varieties would survive and thrive under local condition given local dry as well as flooding conditions
• Explore ways that poor struggling families could establish vertical gardens
• Work to create a 5 year sustainable plan for growing and managing crops
• Train staff in organic farming practices