Devotees living at New Talavan Farm Community in Southern Mississippi have launched a dynamic new website called The Second Half (Second-Half.org). The name “Second Half” references Srila Prabhupada’s expressed desire for land-based preaching prototypes that make the philosophy and culture of Krishna consciousness approachable and understandable to Western people.
According to Bhakta Steve Johns, the site designer, “The Second Half is a candid snapshot of what works, what inspires people and what are the challenges we face in developing current and future ISKCON rural settlements. We think of ourselves as varnashrama pioneers exploring the fusion between farming culture, philosophy and Krishna conscious outreach to our neighbors.”
The setting—New Talavan Community—is home to four major projects:
· Deep South Cow Care, which shelters fifty cows and produces ambrosial milk products
· Blue Boy Herb Co., a legendary herbal dispensary churning out wild crafted herbal remedies
· Good Karma Café, prasadam distribution in Gulfport and New Orleans
· The Small Farm Training Center, which has mentored over 120 student farm apprentices
If you want a fresh look at strategies that resonate with Westerners, if success stories from the front lines arouse your preaching spirit, if you hanker for cutting edge analysis and keen insights into the future of Kali-yuga preaching, check us out at Second-Half.org. https://second-half.org/