Food security work plan

After interactions with the farmers and directives from the Governing Board, The FO Farm Service and FO FAMC announced they have come up with a work plan for farming and food security in Auroville. They write that to enhance food production to meet the needs of Auroville we need a different approach to farming since a lot of the crops are not consumed in the community, which, meanwhile, purchases much food from outside. While education and awareness will play a role in prioritizing local food, there are also challenges of pricing, consistency and production planning which need to be looked at.

At the same time, we must open our Auroville produce availability to nearby markets like in Pondicherry and Chennai, so that any excess can be distributed and the farms can start planning for higher production without the limitation of Auroville consumption or distribution. They are also working on a food processing service which can create more value for the farm produce and help support the farms to grow. Everybody with goodwill and interest is invited to join.