The Farm School - Organizations

Organizations

The Farm is home to many organizations. These organizations include the following:

• The Midwifery Center, led by Ina May Gaskin, referred to as "the mother of authentic midwifery."
• The Ecovillage Training Center, which offers conferences and seminars on organic gardening, permaculture, strawbale construction, and sustainable technologies.
• Plenty International, an international aid and development NGO that helps indigenous populations, at-risk children, and the environment.
• Kids To The Country, a Plenty project that brings at-risk kids to The Farm to enjoy nature, to relax and be kids, and to study peace education.
• More Than Warmth, an educational project for students of all ages to learn about world cultures. It fosters understanding, knowledge, and compassion between cultures through nonviolent, nonpolitical, and nonreligious means.
• The PeaceRoots Alliance links individuals and groups dedicated to peace efforts around the country and beyond with real projects and actions.
• The Swan Conservation Trust is an organization dedicated to restoring and preserving natural resources and wildlife habitat.
• The Rocinante Health Center, an ecotopian retirement and health care center on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land adjacent to The Farm.
• SE International, Inc., designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Radiation Alert detectors, Geiger counters, dosimeters, and ionizing radiation spectrum analyzers.
• The Book Publishing Company publishes books about sustainable and healthful living. Imprints include Books Alive, Healthy Living Publications, Healthy World Cuisine, Botanica Press, and Native Voices. Most of the books are authored by non-members of The Farm.