Comments on: Food Security, Organic Farming, and Environmental Preservation in Colombia

By: robincanfield

robincanfield — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:14:32 +0000

I have the same question – kind of.

I work with Actuality Media (www.actualitymedia.com) – we take media students to developing countries to produce short documentaries about local changemakers.

We have outreaches in the city of Cartagena, Colombia, in the city of Granada, Nicaragua, and in the city of Antigua, Guatemala. Any information you could send me on individual farmers, associations, etc. in those areas would be great.

Keep up the good work.
Robin

By: Kiddo Naidoo

Kiddo Naidoo — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:07:20 +0000

Good Day to you
My name is Kiddo Naidoo, born and living in South Africa.
I am currently involved in exporting organic fertilizer worldwide.
I got interested in organic farming methods awhile back, because it concerned me about the food we eat, the contamination of our precious commodity, water, the level of and the fast spreading of sicknesses and diseases, the change of climate and weather patterns and the damage to the ‘Ozone layer and global warming. please forward me your email address, so I can forward you the full details on the organic products that I have available. opportunity158@yahoo.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
Like you say:
Food for the earth, food the animals and food for the people.
Warm regards
“GOD” Bless
Kiddo Naidoo
+27 31 404 7607 office
+27 82 558 7807 mobile

By: jgmejia

jgmejia — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:38:09 +0000

Me gustaría encontrar proyectos similares en la zona cafetera, les agradecería suministrarme información al respecto.
Estamos buscando la manera de adelantar proyectos similares dentro de la concepción de modelos que aplicados individualmente puedan ser replicados en forma masiva, inicialmente a nivel de areas rurales de los municipio y posteriormente ser trasladados a otros municipios y departamentos.
Tienen modelos exitosos a nivel mundial?
gracias
jgmejia

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:41:33 +0000

Hi Ross- I am trying to do some research on organic fruit and vegetable production for domestic consumption in Colombia. If you have any tips of individual farmers, associations, etc. that are involved in this, it would be much appreciated. Good luck with your work! Best, Brian

By: Hope K

Hope K — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:03:42 +0000

I’m the lucky person who gets to work with Equal Exchange’s Methodist partners in the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Coffee Project and my thanks to the many churches, offices, organizations and individuals who participate!

It is not always easy to wrap our heads around the effects of the many choices we are faced with everyday and there can be many obstacles to changing those choices to align more with our beliefs, but our customers don’t let that stop them! It is the dedicated volunteer, the one passionate educator and the persistent student who carries the voices and stories of our farmer partners to grow the Fair Trade movement in a very real and meaningful way. We are so proud to be a part of connecting communities all around the world.

Just like Roz states, each ‘small way’ that we choose to support something different that cares for people, the planet and the food system it creates change and when we all join together it creates BIG change.

If you want to learn more about Equal Exchange’s Interfaith Program and our 11 different partnerships visit the EE website.

By: Roz Collins

Roz Collins — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:19:32 +0000

Our congregation (Gresham United Methodist Church) supports the work that Equal Exchange and UMCOR do through the co-op system. When I read these success stories, I feel very happy to know that in some small way our church is participating in making this happen. Thank you, EE! Your products are wonderful and the pricing is fair for all concerned.

By: ross birch

ross birch — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:40:03 +0000

these stories are so inspiring
i am a small time organic grower in perth western australia and plan to visit colombia and other south american countries ealry 2010
any links to or stories of other organic farms and organisations there , especially places where i can stay and work would be much appreciated