Putting it All into Practice
December 7, 2023
Aleyda’s entry into the Farmer Field School offered by local partner Centro Inter Eclesial de Estudios Tecnologicos y Sociales (CIEETS) was just the start of a new way of life […]
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Success Stories
They Can, and They Do
Both men’s and women’s farmer groups are learning new agricultural skills from local partner Participatory Action for Rural Innovation. “PARI” is not only an abbreviation of the partner’s name but […]
With Knowledge Comes … Everything Else
November 16, 2023
There’s a good chance that farmers everywhere might smile in recognition as Douglas tells how he and his fellow farmers first reacted to the idea of practicing Conservation Agriculture. “We […]
Rabbits Help Hassan’s Family to Thrive
Note: this story reflects program activities for the period ending September 30, 2023, before the “hostilities” and “conflicts” became war on October 7. Our hearts are always with the children, […]
Farming for the Future. In the Present.
November 7, 2023
“The demonstration plot here at the farmer field school has helped me a lot,” says David. He is a young coffee farmer whose hands-on training is enabling him to improve […]
Business is Good. Very, Very Good.
November 6, 2023
Martha says that saving money and starting a business have completely transformed her life. She is a widow with four children who is also taking care of her late brother’s […]
Easy AND Productive
November 3, 2023
Farmers like Camilo thought growing corn was pretty easy, but that poor yields were just par for the course. Now, however, after receiving training in more effective agricultural practices, they […]
Spirits Lifted, Burdens Reduced
October 13, 2023
In the two years Violet has been practicing Conservation Agriculture she has experienced a huge change in the ratio of her workload and yields: less backbreaking work, and more profitable […]
Water & Resilience
October 6, 2023
While Leonardo and his family often feel forgotten by their government and the world, they know they are always on the minds of local partner Pastoral Social Diocesana Benjamín Aceval. […]
Little Tweaks, Big Difference
September 21, 2023
Sometimes all it takes is a tweak here and there for farmers to see better results from their tried-and-true crops. This was the case in the new World Hope International […]