Organic farming, also known as natural farming, is a sustainable agricultural method that relies on natural inputs rather than chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
It focuses on improving soil health, maintaining biodiversity, and producing chemical-free food.
Materials Needed:
- Cardboard (Base, Cow Shed, Pits, Farm Field)
- Color Paper (For crops, farm labels, trees)
- Toy Cows or Paper Cows (For the cow shed)
- Cotton/Clay (For cow dung representation)
- Soil, Dried Leaves, or Paper Cuttings (For plant waste)
- Earthworms (Clay/Wire/Paper Representations) (For vermicomposting)
- Small Plastic Container/Paper Box (For manure pits)
- Greenery (Artificial Grass or Painted Green Paper) (For fields)
- Straws/Paper Rolls (For fencing and pipelines)
- Glue, Scissors, Sketch Pens (For assembly and labeling)
Step-by-Step Assembly:
- Base Setup: Take a large cardboard sheet and divide it into sections: cow shed, compost pits, and agricultural fields.
- Cow Shed & Cows:
- Use cardboard and color paper to build a small shed.
- Place toy cows or make paper cows inside.
- Near the cows, place dung representations using clay or cotton.
- Compost Pits (Three Types):
- Make three small rectangular pits using cardboard or plastic containers.
- First Pit: Fresh cow dung collection.
- Second Pit: Mix cow dung with dried plant waste.
- Third Pit (Vermicompost): Add earthworm representations and mix compost.
- Agricultural Field with Three Crops:
- Divide the farm area into three sections.
- Use color paper or dried leaves to represent crops like wheat, rice, and vegetables.
- Show manure being used in the field.
- Water Source & Irrigation:
- Show natural irrigation using water channels or drip irrigation (use straws for pipelines).
- Add a solar panel if you want to integrate solar-powered irrigation.
- Final Details:
- Add trees, plants, a farmer figurine, or labels for different sections.
- Write educational points like “Organic Farming Benefits” and “Zero Chemical Usage”.
Demonstration:
- Explain how cow dung is composted and used as manure.
- Show earthworm activity in the vermicompost pit.
- Demonstrate how natural fertilizers help plant growth compared to chemical fertilizers.
- Highlight sustainability, biodiversity, and eco-friendly farming practices.