In January 2010 a small farm was started at NFO with money donated by Sorell school in Tasmania, Australia. Moya Sharpe a teacher at the school and supporter of CamKids has been working with the Sorell children to raise money for disadvantaged children in Cambodia.
The space available for farming at NFO is not large and so it had to be cleverly planned to make the most of the space available. There is now large chicken coup situated over one side of the existing pond. This houses a mixture of chickens in three separate areas - those for consumption and egg laying chickens. The excrement from the chickens that drops through the bamboo flooring gives nutrients to the pond below.
The pond is regularly pumped to oxygenate the water. (Pump also supplied through CamKids from another generous Australian donor). This involves running a pipe to the middle of the pond from another existing pond on adjacent land. There are now many more healthy fish in the pond.
A small pigsty has been added to the area. This is home to a sow donated by Kais Kids in Kampong Speu which CamKids helps support, and two more small sows.
A small vegetable garden has been put in place which grows all sorts of things from local herbs to morning glory and there are even a few banana trees.
The ultimate aim of the farm is to help NFO become more self sustainable. The farm won’t necessarily lower the cost of the food bill but is intended to supply better nutrition for the children and will provide invaluable vocational training for many at the Centre.
We think that the secret aim for Neville the director of the centre is to provide himself with a full English breakfast!
Bacon, eggs, tomatoes - not sure about growing baked beans though – good luck Nev!!
1 comment:
Bacon, eggs and tomatoes, sounds wonderful!
On as erious note though, i hope the self-sustainable aims are met as this is a truly brilliant cause.
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