Welcome
Dumpal Farm is approximately 20km from the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; we are in the process of experimenting with food crops that can be grown sustainably and organically in desert soil. Visitors and volunteers are invited to participate in farm work, building mud and cow-dung huts, herding goats and being a part of community life. The village consists of an extended family living in 5-8 households. Those interested in teaching and interacting with young children will love Shivnath's nieces and nephews.
The main crops at the farm are millet, chickpeas, three typesof lentils, watermelons and cucumbers. There is also coriander, cumin and fenugreek, as well as a number of fruit trees.
If you are interested in a first-hand experience of farming and building an eco-abode by volunteers, for volunteers, contact Shivnath ("Shiva") on his mobile: +91 9414760252
You can also email him at
sivaindesert@yahoo.com. However phone contact is preferable.
