In Vaalwater we have installed three grow zones with their own internal germination area. The grow zones in Vaalwater are managed and installed in collaboration with Food Security Programme and were funded by a grant from the EMS Foundation.
The grow zones are installed using some of our staff and local labour from the community who are trained through the Food Securities Program to farm and cultivate the vegetables and when they have proven themselves they are given their own grow zone to farm. Up to 300 bunches of spinach are harvested a week and are used to feed the school children where the grow zones are located. The excess food is sold to the community at a reduced rate.
VaalWater -2020 – Level 3 COVID Lockdown
The grow zones are installed using some of our staff and local labour from the community who are trained through the Food Securities Program to farm and cultivate the vegetables and when they have proven themselves they are given their own grow zone to farm. Up to 300 bunches of spinach are harvested a week and are used to feed the school children where the grow zones are located. The excess food is sold to the community at a reduced rate.
VaalWater -2020 – Level 3 COVID Lockdown
- EA Davidson Primary School
- Boschdraai Primary School
- Alma Primary School