Organic agriculture in community Quetzal, Tacaná, San Marcos
Organic agriculture in community Quetzal, Tacaná, San Marcos
To develop organic managed agroforestry systems that include the rescue of native potato and lima beans varieties and native tree species. Training on organic farming techniques and methods is the main component of the project. Income from the local and regional commercialization of the annual crops will allow project sustainability on the short term. Participants plots will be used to show neighboring communities alternative means of agricultural diversification and value of native varieties of crops.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Comité y Grupo Femenino
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 9,303.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,323.53
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 7,933.18
Project Number:
GUA/01/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
12 of the 25 participants are women.
Notable Community Participation
25 persons from one community are participating on project activities.
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SGP Country office contact

Ms Gabriela Estrada
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5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014