Just returned from Limbe this week (April 6) and saw a remarkable number of
small fields under cultivation--all by hand. The valley is extremely verdant
with lots of water and fertile soil but not nearly as productive as it could be
with a tractor. I took some photos of the fields that show the current
situation. Watch for dramatic changes by early next year. Haiti, at least this
part of Haiti, has everything to be an agricultural success except mechanization
that has revolutionized agricultural production and sustainable food production
in so many other places.
Amities,
Ben
Why should I support TractorShare? What is unique about this nonprofit?
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Haitian farmers will be receiving a tractor, as TractorShare has partnered with the Limbe Fire Service for long-term support and maintenance of a like-new Belarus tractor.
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The TractorShare concept of support is unique among nonprofit organizations dedicated to development and agricultural support...we call it agricultural empowerment.
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TractorShare is dedicated to empowering farmers and rural communities in developing nations by lending tools and providing know-how for a secure, sustainable society.
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Green Farming initiatives can actually improve productivity while sustaining the land. We can protect topsoil by encouraging no-till farming while providing training on effective land management.
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TractorShare is organizing a long-term program to help Haitian farmers clear fields, construct drainage, and replant crops. Our training and agricultural support programs will focus on both near-term relief as well as long-term development.
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