Cultivating crops to help others around the world
By sharing seeds and knowledge of local planting techniques, Squanto helped the starving Pilgrims grow enough food to thrive in a new land. In a similar way, faith-filled farmers in the Diocese of Davenport are making use of their talents to assist people struggling to cultivate crops in other countries.
The unique effort is being conducted through Growing Hope Globally. The charity allows American farmers to raise and sell crops in the United States, then use the proceeds to support fellow farmers in need around the world. Some of the funds also benefit local families.
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