From Farm To Market

Greetings all,

Here are some pictures of what has been growing during this Sunny, Blue Sky, Cloudless, Rainy Season we have been having.
So far it is just the Beans that have been selling and we (Simeon and I) have almost reached 1/5 of our goal to break even. The carrots are aching to be harvested and some leafy greens aren't far behind. Doesn't that cilantro scream Avocado Please?!

We are selling to many different people, the neighborhood markets where Simeon can sell a lot at a time but for a lower price, the American School and other International schools buy smaller quantities but at a higher price and the Kachelo market and the monthly market at the Dutch Reform Church are mid sized and help to get our name out there. I am working on a "Meet Your Farmer" campaign with posters and cards etc...so we can emphasize who we are and that when you buy TTF veggies you are directly supporting the kids and caregivers at the clinic. I am all over the idea of social business and if we can make this farm start generating some profit and actually paying people to run it, well that would be a good day.

Tomorrow begins a new adventure as we move into construction of animal homes for our Goats, Ducks, Rabbits, Turkeys and Layers. I am most excited about pouring a cement Duck Pond!

Also a link to a friends Blog with some pictures of the Lubuto Library where Mom and I work.