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Merlyn, Philippines Photo: © 2019 ADRA | Frank Spangler

“When I take my produce to the market, I advertise them as I became the permaculture champion. I was happy in that
organic, zero chemicals. In just two hours I can sell 40 role because I could train people not only in my community,
kilograms of bitter gourd. Once people buy my vegetables, but in others, as well. I was able to teach more than 20
they only want my vegetables. They’re good. And I’m able to groups about permaculture in 15 different villages. People
sell them cheaper than others because I don’t have to spend would also come to my garden and see me planting in what
as much on inputs. they thought were the weeds and grasses. They would have
many questions and it was also a great opportunity to teach
Our organic plants have a much longer lifespan and an about permaculture. I was happy because I gained respect.”
extended harvest season than what we planted before. We
learned how to do seed banking so we harvest seeds and
save them for the next planting cycle. Some people come to
me for seeds. I give them for free.
Photo: © 2019 ADRA | Frank Spangler