Irrigation Farming

With dry season in full swing we have been very pleased with the irrigation projects in our area. Starting in September and October the temperature is in the mid 90's then continues to rise up to at least 120 degrees in November. Needless to say, not much survives this kind of weather without a little help. This is where some irrigation technology comes in. Pictured is Catherine using her treadle pump to water her maize.

Sarah and our friend Smith gave it a try as well.

She has also planted tomatoes and onions which she is proudly showing off.

In addition to Catherine's irrigation we continue to be amazed by our friend Grace's ability to pursue innovative farming and make things grow. She has recently installed a drip-irrigation system which is less work than the treadle pump and conserves more water.

Also, we had given Grace a bunch of American seeds that we had of some of our favorite vegetables and without fail we have been going home each time we visit with a bag full of veggies. First it was cucumbers and now it is green beans. It looks like soon it will be watermelon.