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BayG.A.P. SERVICE PROGRAM INTRODUCTION WHY SHOULD I USE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES? There are many reasons why you should use Good Agricultural Practices – check out the images below (top with proper implementation of G.A.P., bottom without): Control of production Children attend school Healthy workers Sustainability and access to new markets through high quality Clean field, toilets and deposits More income better prices for quality lower costs (agro-chemicals) higher yields (productivity) Healthy and good quality products to improve nutrition and nourishment of the family. Less income lower prices Higher costs (+agro-chemicals) Lower yields Product in bad conditions and/or contaminated affecting family health Loss of markets and rejected products. Low quality products Contaminated field latrine and infrastructure in bad condition Children do not give piority to school attendance and spend energy doing farming work Sick workers Confusion and disregard G.A.P. help you to grow and market a healthier produce of better quality, to preserve the environment you benefit from and to increase the health and liveli- hood of you and your community. 7