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MEHDA’s small farm resource center opened in 2003.

Four agricultural workers are employed. We graft fruit trees and conduct seed trials. We purchase seeds in bulk and resell them at cost in small quantities. We multiply seeds and cuttings. We help provide fencing and wells. We experiment with new foods, such as Chiya. We collect information on native plants and natural resources, like neem.

We offer swine vaccinations to non-Muslim farmers who raise pigs.

We administer fishery programs, since fishing is essential to our nutrition and economy.

Most Gambian farmers rely on the tools and techniques that have been used for century. We provides a place where new procedures can be tried without economic risk to the communities.

Men grow millet, corn, cassava, and groundnut (peanut). Women walk long distances to fenced community gardens (PCG) that are watered by bucket.

Mango, orange, papaya, banana, and cashew are part of the agricultural economy.

Monkeys and marauding cows are a few of the many troubles growers face.

MEHDA networks with national and international agencies, like ECHO, with the goal providing a learning site.

How you can be a partner in agriculture:

• Masters’ amd Doctoral Level Agricultural Students Email for on-site study information. (agemail)
• Seed Companies and Ag suppliers (agemail) Donate appropriate overstocks and tools. Email for more information.
• Agriculture Schools and Professionals (agemail) Plan a West African Field Trip. Email for more information
• Sponor an ag worker: by the month or year (staff)
• Contribute to a solar pump for irrigation (PPW)
• Donate funds for community gardens (PCG).
• Fund a milling machine or other ag related business.
• Fund solar cooking or jars for vegetable preservation Email for more information
• Share information on grants and funding sources
• Share your ideas with us

Email to share your information
Email Agricultural Supervisor: Jeremiah Sillah
Email: agsuper@mennokunda.com
Mailing address:
MEHDA PO Box 5079
Brikama, The Gambia
land line:220-448-7210
links
Echo Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 USA
www.echonet.org