Forty-two fresh pounds of konparets were baked today. Were planning to visit fifteen local schools over the next month to distribute konparets to the schoolchildren, who will also take them home and share them with their families.
Education is always the first step in our mission, so whenever we give out large amounts of plants, konparets, or other crops, we provide seminars on nutrition and the importance of eating locally, especially from trees.
Sharing the benefits of konparet, along with a sample will help us promote the health and possible financial benefits of baking konparet on a larger scale. But first we need to select women leaders who will manage the business. Within the next few months, we’re planning to create 20 small businesses for selling konparet. More importantly, as konparet starts to sell and expand in use to local communities, and as we continue growing cash crops, our business owners will be able to take on new ventures in other fruits, foods, and even their own personal crafts.
Thank you Trees That Feed for all the support you have given so far in this great endeavor to bring more tree products into Haiti's local economy.
