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                                www.PlanetaVerdeMarAzul.org
                                 www.Green Planet Blue Sea.com
                           The Official Website for Maya Neem Farms, Yucatan, Mexico

                               A Model Neem Plantation in Progress for Profitable,
                              Integrated, Sustainable and Ecologically Balanced
                        Rural Development, Renewable Land, Sea and Water Use,
                                                    and Resource Conservation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_agriculture
Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals: environmental stewardship, farm
profitability, and prosperous farming communities. These goals have been defined by a variety
of disciplines and may be looked at from the vantage point of the farmer or the consumer.
Sustainable agriculture refers to agricultural production that can be maintained without
harming the environment.

Offers a wealth of information and references on this vital subject
We have no illusions about the challenges we as a species living on this delicate planet and
eco-system face in terms of survival. Some deny those challenges all together, others are
optimistic and still others warn that we are near "the point of no return". This article discusses
an author and increasingly promimant scientist that is convinced that it is already "too late"
and further, that efforts to turn the tide or literally save life on the planet as we know it  are
pure folly. We hope you will read this thought provoking article and let us know what you
think. Our take is that indeed it ...may be ..."too late" but whatever the case we choose to be
proactive in as scientific and even spiritual a way as possible to indeed "turn the tide" in favor
of survival, if only as one way to "give back", to show respect for, and give thanks to this
marvelous planet that sustains us all...for now. As they say, "nobody get´s out alive", so why
not live as positively, as optimistically, and proactively as we can in the meantime? Is that not
what the best of our species is really about and capable of? We look forward to your comments.
Neem: The Village Pharmacy
Clearly one of the best short intros and summaries  we have run across regarding the Neem
Tree and it´s almost innumerable benefits, many of which are just now being discovered and
"verified" by western medicine and science.

Following the article, and on an on-going basis, we will be listing additional references and
information sources as time permits. We welcome your comments, questions, contributions and
additional sources and references as always.
As an intro to the Neem Tree, you may also want to CLICK HERE to view a great 5
minute video from PBS entitled:"Neem: A Tree for Solving Global Problems"

The full book version may be downloaded for free at the following URL:
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309046866

Book Description
The National Research Council is made up of members of the National Academy of Sciences.
They undertook to study the incredible potential of the neem tree. This book is the report of
their findings. Spanning a wide range of practical applications, neem was found to be
extremely valuable as an insecticidal agent, a medicinal product and as an industrial
component. The studies that are discussed in the book show that neem is one of the most
valuable natural resources to solve a wide variety of global issues and concerns. The book
contains extensive information including citations, safety tests and resources for follow up.

Read more:
http://2020ok.com/books/54/neem-a-tree-for-solving-global-problems-54.htm#ixzz0dBKx1lbf
Neem, description, history and uses in Ayurvedic Medicine
From the Indian website
"www.AyurHelp.com"
Neem in Ayurveda
by Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi

http://www.vedicbooks.net/neem-in-ayurveda-p-15392.html
Schools for Chiapas Neem Tree Project
Neem:  The Peoples Pharmacy
English and Spanish versions       
             
Perhaps the best, most complete, yet concise version yet!