Farmers in Mexico are trying out an unusual crop, with Heifer International’s help. Amaranth is a grain native to Mexico that hasn’t been widely cultivated in hundreds of years. But it’s highly nutritious – lots of protein, vitamins and minerals – and it grows well in arid areas.
Over the last few years, Heifer and its partners in Oaxaca, Mexico, have helped dozens of families by providing training in amaranth cultivation and soil conservation. Now Heifer International Mexico hopes to continue its work there by focusing on children in the poverty-stricken region.
In this video, you can see what amaranth looks like and hear more about the project from the kids involved. You’ll also see how to make the sweet treat called “alegria,” or “happiness.”
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Marvelous! Delicious and affordable protein for the children to grow healthy, happy, clever, and linked to their community!!!. Beautiful work!!!
It is so wonderful to see the genuine interest and happiness of these children as they work with growing plants and animals. I am so grateful for the wonderful work your organization does for the people of so many third world countries. The whole world is better off because of the effort you put toward teaching these young people about farming.