Collective efforts are urgently needed to address the challenges facing smallholder farmers and the condition of their agricultural land. In Bali, farmland is rapidly being converted for tourism development, such as hotels and villas. Farmers face growing pressure from global climate change, while younger generations show less interest in agriculture.

Agriculture plays a vital role in protecting land from conversion, ensuring food self-sufficiency, and preserving culture. Bali is inseparable from farming, with many cultural and spiritual traditions deeply rooted in agriculture. Local ceremonies, for example, depend on ingredients grown from the land.

Yet conventional agricultural practices shaped by government policies and globalization have pushed farmers away from their ancestral knowledge. In ancient times, Balinese agriculture was both sustainable and spiritual. Over generations, much of this wisdom has been lost, leaving farmers disconnected from their traditions.

To respond, we propose collective workshops where farmers can share knowledge and revive sustainable, spiritually rooted agricultural practices. These workshops will draw on local wisdom while integrating approaches from global movements such as permaculture design and integrated communal systems. Learning will also reconnect agriculture with cultural and ceremonial values, strengthening both ecological and spiritual resilience.

The workshops are designed for smallholder farmers and the younger generation of farmers interested in collective awareness movements. Expected outcomes include practical applications of sustainable practices, stronger networks among farmers in land management, and the foundations for barter systems and farmer cooperatives.

In the long term, these collective efforts aim to improve microclimates, restore soil health, enable collective waste management, and support the growth of healthier, more sustainable food. Beyond the land, the initiative fosters deeper communal ties among smallholder farmers, inspires wider participation across Bali, and encourages new generations to continue farming with creativity and sustainability.