Issue:
In 2006 Lebanon imported nearly five times of what it exported; more than $1 billion in foodstuffs. According to the founder of Ard w’ Nath (“land and people” in Arabic), Rami Zurayk, he is trying to help build a country. Zurayk thinks if farmers know more about their land and soils they can increase their production and thus their profits. With an increased income Zurayk hopes these farmers will be able to send their children to school and pay medical bills. And with healthy, educated citizens Zurayk believes he will see a country being built. Zurayk’s organization is he along with two engineers and three volunteers traveling to landholders throughout Southern Lebanon and providing free soil analysis, technical expertise, and linking growers with sustainable markets.
Source: Ode Magazine, (November 2007), “Food Fight” by Anna Sussman
Deed: I have help with this week’s deed. My elementary school teacher friend helps me recycle by reusing my applesauce cups, fruit cups, butter tubs, paper towel rolls, etc. for projects or containers in her classroom.
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