Pilot Program Launches!

On Monday September 20^th, Breaking Ground launched a pilot agriculture program, working with Cocoa and Palm Oil farmers in the villages of Nkong and Folepi, in The Lebialem Valley of South West Cameroon. The goal of this pilot is to transition the farmers to specialized, more productive species of palm and cocoa trees, thus increasing their income.

Paul has ordered the seedlings and, once they arrive, Breaking Ground will work with the farmers in each village to establish two 10 hectare nurseries of these higher quality crops. In June the trees will be transplanted to the farmers’ individual fields, where they will be integrated with other species such as plantains, bananas, and pineapples.

This pilot is a vital step towards establishing a comprehensive program in the valley, which will support sustainable agriculture, and empower families to invest in education and health care.