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Organic Farm - Crops


The YWAM Organic Farm was located right next to the Main base house. It was also known as the Okra FAITH gardens, FAITH standing for:

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The purpose of the farm was to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the kitchen and for any surplus to be sold for extra income for the various YWAM ministries. The farm was also being used to educate the local people on better soil management and crop husbandry.


Farm entrance as seen along the road


Banana plants


Banana plants by the river


Sweet corn


Rice crop


Eggplants


These eggplants are being given shade by banana leaves.


Legumes, which help the soil by adding nitrogen to it. Farming on the slope by this stream is demonstrating "sloping agricultural land technology." This method can be used in farming hillsides while preventing soil erosion.

Organic Farm Tour Part 2 - Composts, Chemicals and Creatures
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