The soil has had it's rest...  The cold winters of Canada do have some advantages... the soil freezes and thaws and breaks up into more mellow useful texture... some diseases and insects can't survive the cold and moisture levels are usually increased to get the crops off to a good start .  Our project has had a bit of a rest too...  it has also helped people in the Congo be able to break some disease cycles and fight insect problems... better nutrition makes your immune system much more resilient !  Moisture too is generally improved in the project.  Sometimes teaching better ways to use water and conserve it to raise better crops... and often to teach people how to access cleaner water for themselves.  Often the families lives are mellowed like the soil... when every single decision is based on pure survival you can't relax and enjoy your surroundings or your family...
    Thankyou for helping with all those things !   We will be farming again this year... Stay tuned for how you can help...

Ray the Grain Guy