FARM

VISIONS: 

UOAEI - this name represents an ancient mantra from the mythology of the Tupi-Guarani indigenous people, who inhabited this land in the past. It is the sound of the creation of the cosmos as a whole, Earth and human beings, for this native culture that has all but disappeared. After ten years dedicated to practicing and teaching biodynamic agriculture here at UOAEI, there is a need to constantly make new projects to maintain a broad view of the diversity of cultures and the rescue of knowledge and artistic practice. It is very important that the project receives strength and enthusiasm to continue the future and growth of agriculture here in South America and in a scientific and spiritual way. 

GOALS:

Carry out the UOAEI initiative as an artistic and cultural inspiration, in order to become a real and ideal school for the training of new future agricultural artists in the country. Here we are building bridges and carrying out different projects with the city hall, universities, public and private schools and other associations to bring biodynamic agriculture to more and more people. Take care of the land and officially become a school dedicated to the future of biodynamic agriculture in Brazil.

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HISTORIC:

Since 2010, participating in social movements with voluntarism and stirring up the cultural life of the region with dance, singing, holistic therapies, courses, art workshops with drawing, festivals, painting, clay, etc. Producing high quality food and processing fair and clean products, highlighting the handling of herbs and honey with medicinal properties. And since then dozens of events have been held with the participation of many people. Projects with the local community, public authorities, institutions, universities, associations etc. 

BIOGRAPHY:

Raphael Vasconcelos Balboni, pseudonym Raphael Arcanjo, is a farmer, professor and biodynamic consultant in several Brazilian states. He founded the UOAEI project in 2010, shortly after his last residency at the Demetria farm in Botucatu (2006-2009). Member of different organizations: SAB (Sociedade Antroposófica do Brasil), ABD (Association Biodynamics of Brazil), current president of the NGO APAZ (Associação Parque do Zizo), SLOWFOOD, Member of WOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) was director of CSA BRAZIL (Community that Sustains Agriculture) and is a founding member of the Ecological Institute of Ultrassocial Organic Artists - IEAOU. 
He has worked as an environmentalist in projects such as “Sanctuary of Bees” in partnership with the sculptor, doctoral student in arts Marit Scheibe, and actions for the defense of the rights of life, forest and indigenous peoples with the creation and direction of the “Pacific Expresso Cultural Manifesto 22222 ” which took place on the south coast of Bahia, where he has also been working for four years with advising different cocoa farms for chocolate in agroforestry systems. 
Artist, anthropomusician, composer and singer-therapist in training. Postgraduate as a specialist in Biodynamic Agriculture. Recently, he created the impulse of Biocanto Dinâmico, where he unites nature and culture. He studied with renowned professors such as Dr. Valdely Kinupp, Ernest Gotsch, Dr. Manfred Klett and Manish Jain. He participated in congresses and took courses in several countries such as Argentina, Venezuela, Switzerland, Germany and Chile. 

FIÇO- COLLECTIVE FUNDING:

There is a need to reform, build and expand the landscape to revitalize the UOAEI, enabling the proper functioning of the agrosilvopastoral and social organization. Feed the excola, which in turn strengthens the biodynamic agriculture project. An impetus for the project to continue its activities in a dynamic and diversified way.
Final considerations: FICO is a starting point for network fundraising, support, partnerships and sponsorships. In this sense, we count on people who can promote and collaborate with our free initiative in the field of pedagogy and agriculture, on this cultural impact on many lives, on people, animals, plants and soil, which can be cared for with love, respect and veneration. for the life.