Agricultural & Experimental Farming Program

Teaching the kids to grow their own food is one of the most valuable lessons in a country that is mostly agricultural. At AHLE we have a substantial vegetable garden where every year the kids plant cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, kale, mustard leaves and other greens. There are also many plantain, banana plants, avocado and mango trees, and a chicken coop to supply our kitchen with eggs. In 2014 we obtained an additional piece of agricultural property near AHLE where corn and yuca are planted every year. The children are involved in tending to the veggie garden and the chickens as part of the house chores, and harvesting the crops for AHLE and to share with the community as a weekend activity.