Semilla Nueva was founded in light of the many challenges Guatemalan farmers face to provide sustainable, organic farming methods for their country.
Our team is jointly comprised of Guatemalans and U.S. Americans experienced in Central American sustainable development, providing a strong diversity of skills, resources, and activist networks.
Our team is jointly comprised of Guatemalans and U.S. Americans experienced in Central American sustainable development, providing a strong diversity of skills, resources, and activist networks.
- Guatemala is the 6th most malnourished country in the world (UNICEF '08)
- Corn comprises over 65% of the average Guatemalans' diet.
(University San Carlos, '09) - Agriculture has a greater harmful environmental impact than any other human activity. With sustainable growing practices, Guatemala's soil could sequester up to 9% of its CO2 emissions (Miller 08, Rodale '08)
- With the government under public scrutiny for a lack of enforcement on banned agrochemicals and for openly promoting their use, a recent survey revealed that 70% of corn farmers and farm workers have had symptoms of pesticide poisoning (Prensa Libre ’09)
Semilla Nueva is a sustainable agriculture development organization that fosters environmental and social stewardship in rural farming communities of Guatemala. Working with community volunteers (referred to as promotores), we collaborate with members of the community and engineer a
consensus-based sustainable development plan.
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All that we do at Semilla Nueva cannot be done without your help. We rely on the dedication of our volunteers and generous donors to continue our work. Your support helps us build our organization to reach out and support sustainable agriculture development to all farming communities in Guatemala.
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