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Program for Fresh Food Self-sufficiency in Haiti Pro-Huerta 2005-20081

The Pro-Huerta Program was launched in Haiti following an experience with a similar program in Argentina spanning over 15 years. Under this program, training courses in organic vegetable production have been conducted in families, schools, the community and institutions, demonstration gardens have been built, seeds have been delivered and ongoing technical assistance has been provided. The chief objective has been to promote community production of fresh food for the Haitian population through coordinated efforts involving the Ministry of Agriculture of Haiti, its departmental directorates and community organizations, such as schools, orphanages, training centers, farmer associations, women’s’ associations, professional centers, parishes and congregations of various religious denominations, together with community leaders. The results of this Program have surprised its promoters. This successful enterprise is expected to be expanded for the benefit of more families in Haiti. The project also represents a significant step forward in fulfilling international cooperation commitments.

 
1 Collaboration of the National Coordinator the Project for the Government of Argentina, Mr. Agron. Emmanuel Fenelon (emmanuelfenelon@yahoo.com, emmanuelfenelon@hotmail.com) and the Representative of IICA in Haití, Dr. Alfredo Mena, (alfredo.mena@iica.int)
 
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