At the end of yet another long, bumpy road stood a local village man welcoming us to his home. Behind him and a grove of palm and mango trees lay ranging farmland. We followed the farmer along a narrow path lined with tall grasses into the heart of the main field. Because of donations to World Vision's gift catalogue, the co-op group of farmers who work this land were given seeds and other supplies that enabled them to plant a crop able to sustain the farm itself, the surrounding the community, and even enough produce to sell at the market for additional income. Cabbage, eggplant, kosovo (a local, potato-like food), okra, and peanuts are the farm's primary crops. A couple local women showed us a dozen fat, purple eggplants they had just harvested with pride.
Our journey covered at least a quarter to a half mile of farmland and we were blessed to see God blessing this community with a sustainable source of food and income. The visit encouraged us by providing a first hand look at the results of our gifts made from home. It was only because of U.S. donations to the World Vision gift catalogue that this farming co-op is able to exist. We loved seeing the farm, tromping over the countryside, and watching Gene accidently step in a big puddle up to his shin. James
Our journey covered at least a quarter to a half mile of farmland and we were blessed to see God blessing this community with a sustainable source of food and income. The visit encouraged us by providing a first hand look at the results of our gifts made from home. It was only because of U.S. donations to the World Vision gift catalogue that this farming co-op is able to exist. We loved seeing the farm, tromping over the countryside, and watching Gene accidently step in a big puddle up to his shin. James
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