In the second full year of our pilot program in three villages, we made a change.  We put all the vegetable gardens and tree nurseries in the hands of mothers, who would manage them full time, year-round. They would sell what they planted and earn a profit.  They would pay back expenses after a period of time.  They would become true entrepreneurs.  The children would learn about agriculture as a business from being involved with their mothers, and helping during the school hours, but the schools themselves and the technicians would no longer bear responsibility for these nurseries and gardens. It was an excellent move.  The teachers continue to teach theory in the classroom and this is complemented by hands on teaching in the gardens by the women.  We are seeing results!
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Women at Gueriguinde are VERY HAPPY with the new arrangement!!