Why are organic vegetables good for farmland?
Organic farmers look after not only their plants but the health of the soil and the ecosystem as a whole. Organic cultivation increases soil fertility, preserves topsoil, prevents erosion and conserves biodiversity. Organic farming also happens to be better for the earth since it emits 30 percent less greenhouse gas than conventional farming and uses 16 percent less energy. How do you choose the boys for The Learning Farm? We send out teams to rural and urban locations to meet with vulnerable youth and explain our program. Staff interview those interested and then we cross check their choices with leaders from their organizations and communities. What do your boys do once they graduate? About 40 percent of our graduates make a “career” in organic farming, meaning they either work on commercial organic farms or manage their own farms. Is it easy for them to get jobs? Nothing is easy, but we help them by making links with others interested in developing organic farming. For these youth,
