I am so pleased to learn of an organic project near to Choiseul in the south of the island. The farmers there have the largest number of poly tunnels in St Lucia, its here they are growing organic greens, yes greens! This is such a turn around for these farmers, they are learning a whole new way of farming, planting every week and tending the greens, so different than banana’s which for some even with fair trade has become an impossible way to earn a decent income.
When I went to the beach gathering I mentioned to you last Friday I met Pete and Patti who have become involved in the farm as a project. Pete’s passion has injected an enormous amount of energy and knowledge; Patti helps by bagging and selling some of the greens up here in the north each Tuesday. There is also a growing demand from the hotels, all really good news and progress towards health. I am planning to find out more about it all buy some greens from them and go down for a visit and take some pictures soon.
This is all good news for St Lucian’s who have a very high incidence of diabetes and heart related problems. You may like to check out a short film about reversing diabetes through diet in 30 days with Gabriel Cousins M.D., M.D.(H), D.D.
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