Asia Archive
Notes From Nepal: Corn
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who is currently visiting activities there. A quick look at corn, a staple food crop in Nepal. Read More…
Seed Guardians
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who is currently visiting activities there. A look at how the farmers involved with the program are taking the lead and spreading the work. Read More…
Well Set Up
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who is currently visiting activities there. A drinking water system set up with help from an Ottawa Youth Group is making a real difference in the community of Banse. Read More…
Digging In
A report from Kate Green, our Nepal Program Manager, who is currently visiting activities there. This report focuses on efforts to promote water retention on the hillsides of Ranibas village. Read More…
A Climate for Debate
In Nepal’s remote, high-Himalayan district of Humla, farmers and USC staff have noticed something never seen here before: mosquitoes! Mosquitoes are important pollinators everywhere, but can the local flowering plants adapt to take advantage of extra pollination in this very short growing season? What does this mean for the farmers and the food system of Humla? Read More…