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> We have a three-part training program that comes with the box. One: Covering sustainable farming, making sure everyone knows a little bit in terms of crop rotation, and composting, and intercropping. Two: Covering technology use and maintenance, making sure that the individuals know how to maintain and troubleshoot all of the components of the farm. Three: Farming as an enterprise, making sure that there is a market-based approach to farming.

It's not just 2 acres of irrigation equipment and a solar-powered raspberry pi. There's at least initial support to help improve odds of success.

Not saying that bumps to $50,000 in value in material terms. Just pointing out you don't just get a box dropped off on your driveway.



So you get some American boffin telling you how you should run your farm in Africa?

Sounds like a great use of money to me...




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