Losing crops is never good, especially when it’s your livelihood. Julio knows this very well — especially after pests got ahold of his melon farm. Seeing the damage to his crops made him feel desperate.
But thankfully, he’s not alone. Since becoming a part of Convoy of Hope’s Agriculture program, Julio is receiving the support he needs and learning more about his own land.
“Convoy of Hope has been a great support during this time. Through these training sessions, I’ve learned new techniques for fertilization, care, and nutrition of the melon crop, which has been of great assistance,” he said.
And he doesn’t want to keep what he’s learned to himself. “Sharing ideas and knowledge with my fellow producers is important to me because collaborating with others helps us prosper together and be successful in production.”
Farmers like Julio are growing their trade, and the positive effects are multiplying.
“My life has improved significantly as I now have greater knowledge and support to produce and enhance the quality of my crops,” Julio said. “This has allowed me to expand the area of cultivation and increase my income to meet our needs. … The best part has been seeing an increase in production. Previously, I cultivated less than one hectare, and now I plant a full hectare. This has been a blessing for me.”
But Julio isn’t stopping here. “I would like … to own my own land instead of renting, so I can work on my own and generate prosperity for my family and my community.”
Thanks to Convoy of Hope’s supporters, farmers such as Julio can persevere through difficult situations and create solutions for the future.
