Climate Action Mexico Project #3306

Green Technology and Training for Farmers, Mexico

by Education for Peace (EduPaz)

Project Report | Feb 3, 2011
Empowerment Means Farmers Take Ownership of Project Development

By Gillian Wilson | Project Leader

Your generosity has funded the building of three sustainable agricultural demonstration plots. These areas are maintained and organized by community group members, who decide what to grow and which practices are appropriate for their land. The plots are also used to educate groups. For example:

Demonstrations are held for producing organic fertilizers, growing vegetables, worm composting, the cultivation of oyster mushrooms, how to utilize water filters and improved wood-saving stoves.

In Buenavista Pachán, the group watched a movie about pesticides and their harm on community health – it was followed up with a discussion that motivated a group of tomato farmers to practice organic tomato farming in one of their own greenhouses.

Increasing the knowledge of traditional and sustainable methods of agricultural production supports marginalized communities and strengthens the local economy.

Thank you for donating to this project, helping EduPaz continue to educate and empower rural farmers.

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