Jeevana is facilitating an Action Research programme on "Alternative Farming methods for Sustainable Livelihood- a study of marginal farmers in Wayanad District, Kerala. The main objective of the research is to examine the level of competence of the marginal farmers in Wayanad in alternative farming methods besides proposing viable agriculture practices including organic farming. The project is covering 39 marginal/lead farmers of Kaniyambetta Panchayath of Kalpetta Block.This projects is supported by Caritas India and guided by Dr. D. Narayana, CDS, Trivandrum.The action research is lead by Mr. Shinto John under the direction of Fr. Sebastian Karakkat, Jeevana.