Farming and food production were the foundations on which all civilizations were built. It took mankind several thousand years to develop the cereals and vegetables that we eat today. This long process was brought about by continuous trial and error and by countless generations. On the island of Bali the combination of fertile volcanic soils and abundant water led to methods of wet rice cultivation with extremely high and stable yields. Agriculture became a much more efficient activity than elsewhere on the planet because farmers found that it was to their advantage to cooperate closely with their neighbors and the Balinese are deservedly well-known for their efficient collective use of irrigation water. The rural landscape of Bali is richly structured and besides wet rice there is a wealth of crop plants and livestock breeds. Besides rice, the Balinese grow tea, tobacco, cacao, groundnuts, cassava, indigo, maize, onions, coffee, and vegetables. They also cultivate soybeans, chili peppers, and tropical fruits. Farmers are the stewards of the environment and the agro biodiversity of Bali is an inseparable part of the cultural heritage. If you want to experience what the life of local farmers is like and are willing to accept simple accommodation, you will be able to find out for yourself how much deep knowledge and ancient wisdom resides in these rural fields.