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NAVDANYA Earth University (Bija Vidyapeeth) Visitor`s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction……………………………………………………………………...page 3 Navdanya’s mission statement The Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm Earth University (Bija Vidyapeeth) Life on the Farm…………………………………………………………………page 6 Location About the farm Special resource conservation features at the Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm Features of Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm Living at Earth University (Bija Vidyapeeth) Daily schedule Role of Bijaks, course participants, and groups………………………………..page 12 Bijaks (informal internships and volunteer opportunities) Bijaks with fellowships or scholarships Course participants Groups Navdanya farm community living guidelines Logistics………………………………………………………………………..…page 17 Rates for Bijaks Participation in courses at Earth University during your stay Accommodations What to pack Health Cell phone Internet ? Language Arriving in India…………………………………………………………………page 23 Navdanya in Delhi Traveling to Earth University at the Navdanya farm in Dehradun Contacts Further Resource…………………………………………………………………page 26 Navdanya Farm Team Google Map of the Navdanya farm Yearly Weather Chart Farm Facility Drawing Farm Activity Navdanya’s Main Crop Calendar Principles of Gandhian Living Recommended Reading INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in Navdanya. Before applying to come as a Bijak, course participant or a member of a group, please read the following information thoroughly to ensure that your time with us will be fulfilling both for yourself and for our organization. We appreciate your enthusiasm, but please allow us time to respond to your inquiry, as we have limited office staff and housing for visitors. NAVDANYA’S MISSION STATEMENT Navdanya is an earth-centric, women-centric movement for creating Earth Democracy through the principles of diversity, integrity, justice and non-violence. We strive to achieve the mission of