The Barna Way

The Barna Way is an eco-social art project, organic farm and woodland near Ballybunion in County Kerry. Led by photographer Rena Blake and artist Lisa Fingleton, the project combines art, agriculture and community.

Their wise approach is to combine regenerative agriculture with social participation. For over 15 years, they have been implementing sustainable solutions - from organic vegetable growing and bee protection to the maintenance of flower meadows and habitats for biodiversity. In 2020, more than 10,000 native trees were planted, supported by Greenbelt, Supervalu and the Native Irish Woodland Scheme.

As ambassadors for Farming for Nature Rena and Lisa pass on their knowledge and design creative climate projects such as Brilliant Ballybunion. With workshops on biodiversity, food security and local visions for the future, they show how global challenges can be translated into concrete, local solutions.

The Barna Way invites artists, volunteers and learners to walk regenerative paths together and bring co-creation for a sustainable future to life.

Visit The Barna Way on Instagram: @thebarnaway

Markus met Lisa and Rena at Earth University and talked to them about their holistic understanding of a food system that promotes health and their intelligent contribution to „Earth Democracy“.