Our Projected Impact
Food Security
- Land Cultivated: 40 acres (conservative goal; capacity is closer to 50 acres).
- Projected Yield: 80–90 tons of produce (average 2 tons per acre across mixed crops).
- Families Supported: ~400 households (assumes 200 lbs of food per family annually).
- Produce Distribution: Local markets and direct community access at affordable prices.
Jobs & Income
- Cultivators Hired: 25 local Haitian workers (target; expandable to 35–40).
- Average Employment Duration: Seasonal cycles, with 60% projected to maintain year-round work through staggered planting.
- Landowner Partnerships: 4–5 landowners participating in the first year.
- Profit Sharing: Landowners to receive 10–15% of net produce sales, creating new income streams.
Education & Training
- Training Sessions: 6 community training workshops hosted by Ayida Agriculture agronomists.
- Participants: 50–60 individuals (farm workers, youth, and local families).
- Focus Areas: irrigation use, soil health, composting, sustainable planting techniques.
Community Reach
- Departments Engaged: 2 (starting in Grande-Anse and Artibonite).
- Households Impacted: ~1,000 indirectly (jobs + access to affordable produce).
- Community Programs: pilot distributions of surplus produce to schools and families in need.
Equipment Investment
- 1 Mid-size Tractor with plowing attachments (for cultivation prep).
- 1 Solar-powered irrigation pump system (supporting up to 10 acres).
- 2 Water storage tanks (5,000 gallons each).
- Protective gear & uniforms for staff (boots, gloves, hats).
- Hand tools & wheelbarrows (25 sets) for cultivators.
- Transport equipment (1 used truck/flatbed for moving crops to market).
Sustainability & Environment
- Plastic reduction: Testing 5 acres of biodegradable mulch sheets instead of black plastic barrier.
- Water efficiency: Gravity-fed drip irrigation on 15 acres.
- Soil health: Compost and organic matter added to improve long-term fertility.
These are our conservative goals for the first 12 months. With your support, we can accomplish even more—cultivating more land, hiring more workers, and feeding more families. Together, we can ensure that.
Together, we can create Opportunities for their future.