by Hear Foundation | Mar 6, 2013 | HIJAS in Jalapa
A local businessman in Jalapa has agreed to contract for vegetables from the home. A class has been formed of the young women who are closest to finishing their studies and demonstrate interest and skill in commercial agriculture for this purpose. Yesterday they met... by Hear Foundation | Mar 6, 2013 | HIJAS in Jalapa
The youngest girls of the Marta y Maria home had agriculture class yesterday. They were introduced to hydroponics, which they were taught is a word that comes from the Greek meaning “work in water.” Approximately 15 girls ranging in ages from 9-12 planted cucumbers,... by Hear Foundation | Oct 9, 2012 | HIJAS in Jalapa
In Guatemala, in-country staff, volunteers and MyM residents planted 60 “miracle” trees, also known as moringa. Director of Latin American Programs Lindsay Adams learned about these trees from the CEO of the Agribusiness Development Agency of South Africa at an... by Hear Foundation | Jun 21, 2012 | HIJAS in Jalapa
The corn and beans have been planted at the outset of the rainy season, and HEAR would like to share a picture of the crops. We hope to meet last year’s harvest yields, which provided significant coverage of annual consumption needs for the entire home. La... by Hear Foundation | Apr 26, 2012 | HIJAS in Jalapa
The Milagros workshops have initiated the first steps in import/export shipping and logistics of the Milagros products. This is a test of the model and is only possible due to the support of community members in Jalapa and Guatemala City. This is the first time that... by Hear Foundation | Mar 27, 2012 | HIJAS in Jalapa
For the past few months, our agriculture program has focused on improving the soil quality in the vegetable area. Yesterday a ten pound portion of the radishes were harvested by the head of the kitchen, Sister Josefina, and two of the home’s residents. The radishes...