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Drilling an 80-meter | 262-feet Borehole in Zimbabwe 2021

Drilling an 80-meter | 262-feet Borehole in Zimbabwe 2021

Drilling an 80-meter borehole in Zimbabwe. Because of the recent drought in Southern Africa, the well water level fell in the existing 50-meter borehole. We were successful in striking water at 263-feet in the new borehole. The existing well has replenished after the rainy season. Learn more about our 501(c)3 non-profit project, the Zimbabwe Farm Project. We use sustainable agriculture to provide clean water, food security, organic eggs and agriculture, and employment in the local community.

Poultry Farming in Zimbabwe

Poultry Farming in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Farm Project achieved success with its core mission to provide employment to residents, particularly women in the local community of a township located in Mazowe. Our lean-startup was implemented to prove the efficacy of a charitable mission dedicated to self-sufficiency versus aid dependency, by establishing partnerships with Zimbabweans which helps them to achieve self-sufficiency and pride. During Phase 1 and 2 of the program, our partners oversaw all aspect of the agriculture initiative. We achieved many harvest seasons growing corn, carrots, sugar beans, tomatoes, rape and potatoes using sustainable agriculture techniques. However, the long maturation cycle, cost of organic fertilizer, labor and other miscellaneous expenditures resulted in a negative return on investment. Following the potato harvest in late January 2018, the decision was made to let the corn mature for use as feed stock and to transition to poultry farming.

A glimpse into life in Zimbabwe

A glimpse into life in Zimbabwe

Pamsasa Hous was a beautiful oasis to provide respite during our hectic trip to organize the farm. We hosted the Christmas party for employees and the women of the Zimbabwe Farm Project. We will post photos of that event later. We were blessed with lots of sunshine, beautiful skies washed clean by the rains, luminous clouds dotting the blue. December is still part of the rainy season, but it was intermittent. Because of this and despite the ongoing drought, everything was lush and verdant. December, January, February, and March then April and May weather feels like Spring in the States without rain showers. It is also cool at night, and in fact I wore a jacket when venturing out during the evenings and at night. Its quite warm, some would complain that it is hot in September and October, but it is wonderful to me because I love the heat, but than landscape is so much more dramatic and green during and right after the rainy season which I recommend as the best time to visit.

Farm Manager Walks Farm

Farm Manager Walks Farm

Maxwell Tauro, Agriculture Manager of the Zimbabwe Farm Project gives a tour to program board members. Accompanied by Richard Gwichiri, Operations Manager and Talkmore Maunga, Groundskeeper. They are solely responsible for all farming activities from ploughing to planting, hiring day laborers for planting and harvesting, sales and disbursement of funds to cover wages and other expenditures. Through this partnership they have realized self-sufficiency, helped others in the community by providing jobs, and helped to mitigate some of the food insecurity issues through the harvest. Through this partnership they have realized self-sufficiency, helped others in the community by providing jobs, and continue to be an integral component of our efforts to mitigate some of the food insecurity issues in the community. The Zimbabwe Farm Project is a non-profit charity that implemented an aid model which foster independence, responsibility, and self-reliance. Though partially funded from the proceeds of my IT consultancy, they have become more independent as funds have been generated from the sale of produce.

Zimbabwe Farm Project Oversight Trip

Zimbabwe Farm Project Oversight Trip

The project has prospered, there have been a lot of lessons learned, which are being used to adjust program objectives in achieving food security and employment in the community. We continue to practice sustainable agriculture techniques growing crops dedicated to feeding the chickens, as well as planting macadamia orchards. The Zimbabwe Farm Project team has done and continues to exceed expectations in delivering life empowering solutions to self-improvement and sufficiency.

Africa Vertical, Inc.

Africa Vertical is a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization . We empower women using social entrepreneurship and employment initiatives. We implement innovative, sustainable permaculture solutions and organic farming for for food security powered by technology and renewable energy.

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