Honduran Farmer Shares his Story with Iowa Partners February 25 , 2015
Honduran Farmer Shares his Story with Iowa Partners February 25 , 2015
As a Christian response to world hunger , Foods Resource Bank ( FRB ) links the grassroots energy and commitment of the U . S . agricultural community with the capability and desire of small farmers in developing countries to grow lasting solutions to hunger . FRB engages volunteers to raise money through " Growing Projects " for between 50-60 overseas programs a year .
Last weekend , almost 60 representatives of Growing Projects across Iowa and the Midwest gathered at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon to learn from one of the Honduran farmers who has benefited from their efforts . After receiving training from a local FRB partner in Honduras , Melecio Cantoral now grows 29 different crops on his 4 acre farm .
This diversity enabled his family to survive crippling weather extremes last year and to share his harvest with his neighbors . FRB staff and volunteers emphasize the importance of sharing the stories of farmers in Iowa and around the world to build community and solidarity as they confront hunger . In addition to his presentations , Melecio shared his story in the Sunday Des Moines Register .
For more information about FRB , please contact Rev . Joan Fumetti at joan @ foodsresourcebank . org or 515- 421-5545 .
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