Tag Archives: Local Food Systems

Last Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market of the year showcases Christmas goodies from three Special Homes    

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Nesfas

Shillong: Five communities from Meghalaya gathered at All Saints Hall on Monday for the Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market, which was organised by the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society. The market showcased various chemical-free produce, wild edible plants and plants which were … Continue reading →

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CM praises NESFAS’ products at the Wangala Fest 2019

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Nesfas

The Aman A•song Café and Darechikgre Women Self Help Groups, which are supported by the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) Garo team, lauuched a pop out stall at the Wangala Festival. The festival was held at Asanang, … Continue reading →

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Healthy cooking: Chef Joel Basumatari ends 4-day workshop at Umdiengpoh

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Nesfas

Chef Joel Basumatari on Thursday emphasized on the importance of incorporating nuts and seeds in green salad menus to enhance the nutritional value of the food consumed during the last capacity building workshop at Umdiengpoh (East Khasi Hills). He also … Continue reading →

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Community feast: A Celebration of food with innovative recipes

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Nesfas

Children, youth, men and women of Mawmihthied, East Khasi Hills joined NESFAS and Chef Joel Basumatari during the cooking demonstration that was held today, October 30, 2019, in the Mawmihthied community durbar hall compound. This capacity-building workshop was also followed … Continue reading →

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First Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market of the year in Shillong

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Nesfas

Three communities from Meghalaya participated in the monthly Mei Ramew Farmers’ Market which was organised by the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) on Saturday at the office’s premises in Laitumkhrah. The market showcased and sold various produce … Continue reading →

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Mei-Ramew Farmers’ Market held in Shillong

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Nesfas

NESFAS and SSC (Social Service Centre) Shillong Archdiocese organized a Mei-Ramew Farmers’ market on the 26th July 2018 at Savio Hall, Laitumkhrah Shillong. This market aims to promote and generate awareness on Indigenous Food Systems and its contribution towards food … Continue reading →

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