Agricultural initiatives have long been a component of Convoy of Hope’s feeding initiatives, but with the recent hiring of Jason Streubel, who holds a doctorate in soil science, Convoy of Hope can now provide underdeveloped communities with greater expertise when implementing sustainability projects.

Already, Dr. Streubel is working with leaders of the agricultural community in Haiti to establish a market for locally grown rice.

“I see the potential for Haitian farmers to supply much of the food needed for Convoy of Hope’s feeding initiatives in schools and orphanages there,” says Streubel. “Our goal is to help Haitians achieve greater food security.”

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Streubel will help Haitians farmers increase crop yields and discover possible revenue streams and efficient uses for rice hulls, normally considered a waste product in rice production.

Jason Streubel meets with leaders of Haiti’s rice industry.

Streubel is working with 300 farmers who currently cultivate nearly 750 acres within an hour of Port-au-Prince. Through communications with the farmers, Streubel learned that 10 times that amount of arable land exists, which farmers are willing to cultivate if market demand can be created for the crops.