Tag Archive: David Reeves
November
18
2015
Photo Journal: Planting the First Demonstration Plot in Ghana with Sesa Mu
This past summer, a primary component of our work in Ghana was to partner with local farmers to plant several demonstration plots of various crops. Using demonstration plots enables us to win the trust of the people in the area and show them alternative farming techniques they can use on their small holding farms. Under the… continue readingJuly
10
2015
July 2015 Project Roundup: Planting in Ghana, Selling Ambulances, Preparing for Panama
AFRICA Ghana We are delighted to report that our first demonstration plot in Ghana has been planted! David Reeves recently returned from a successful training trip to an area outside of Accra, where we are partnering with Sesa Mu, a local university student group committed to assisting farmers with improved techniques. Peter Mueller and his… continue readingApril
27
2015
Locals take chances, achieve a thriving, dry-season garden in Bauya
Joe Lassayo, who has worked with Just Hope for nearly a year as foreman in Bauya, Sierra Leone, and his wife Jenneh, are great examples of the determined, hard-working people we have the honor of knowing. We are astounded and delighted with the thriving garden they are maintaining during Sierra Leone’s dry season. By incorporating… continue readingMarch
17
2015
Termites!
We were disappointed to learn recently that termites have invaded the larger demonstration plot in Togo, destroying about 80 percent of the test crop. However, it wasn’t especially surprising, according to David Reeves, agricultural technical advisor. “Termites aren’t necessarily an enemy,” he said. “Actually they can be fantastic processors of soil, as long as they… continue readingMarch
2
2015
The blessing of a second chance
It’s not often that a person is given an opportunity to “re-do” a previous experience, especially one tinged with regret. I lived in Togo from August of 2000 to May of 2010, working to help people know Jesus. This was my task, and I did not see myself equipped to do anything else. I had… continue readingFebruary
17
2015
Togolese farmers learn conservation agriculture, see solutions to problems
During a recent two-week trip to the West African country of Togo, a Just Hope project team worked with a group of Togolese farmers, exploring the methods of conservation agriculture according to a plan developed by Just Hope project manager Peter Mueller. Accompanying Peter on the trip were David Reeves, agricultural technical advisor, and Bob… continue readingFebruary
3
2015
Farming with ropes, sticks and bottle caps
Our main goal while in Togo is to train our strategic partner, Jesse Shanks, on the basic practices of conservation agriculture. For the next six months, we will be piloting a program to test results of this farming method. If the results are positive, we will engage in a longer commitment. The first morning of… continue readingJanuary
15
2015
