Strawberry Farming for 500 Afghan Women
Woman tending strawberry garden
These young plants are growing well and are healthy, but women growing them need additional help to improve production, which will allow them to earn more income.
Strawberry garden
Strawberry plant
A woman who started her strawberry garden with GPFA assistance in 2011 shows fruit growth. Afghan strawberries are tiny but intensely sweet and delicate. Women require training on proper handling.
Strawberry plants
GPFA staff members inspecting a strawberry garden
GPFA staff members inspect a 1-year-old strawberry garden for potential expansion or improvement.
Prepping the land and soil for strawberry planting
Photo from Progress Report 'Strawberry Runners Planted (500,000 of them!)'
Recycled boxes used to transport strawberries
Photo from Progress Report 'Strawberry Runners Planted (500,000 of them!)'
Distributing strawberry runners in recycled boxes
Photo from Progress Report 'Strawberry Runners Planted (500,000 of them!)'
Staff visiting with farmer in her garden
Photo from Progress Report 'Preparing for Spring Planting Season'
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