HOW SHOULD THE LEAFLETS BE USED?
The leaflets can be used either singly or in combination, depending on the types of improvements the home garden manager wishes to make. Agricultural extension workers should assist home garden managers in selecting certain technologies based on the varieties and quantities of home garden crops the home garden managers wish to grow. Households should always contact their agricultural extension worker if they need advice on technical issues such as crop management, pesticide use, water management and other topics. Health and other field workers trained in nutrition can be called on for advice regarding infant and child feeding, food processing and preparation. HOME GARDEN TECHNOLOGY LEAFLET 1 IMPROVING THE HOME GARDEN Most home gardens can be improved to do a better job of meeting household food needs. Improving the home garden often means changing its structure and function. Before any changes can be undertaken, however, household members must answer the following questions: • How much
