Field Trip – Agricultural Area - ECHO

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 This field trip we did not get to do everything that we were going to be able to do. Since it had rained most of the day that day it was impossible for us to do much of anything. We did get to watch the video on what ECHO does and what they stand for. I liked how they were a Christian organization and were dedicated to stopping world hunger by teaching people how to prepare for natural disasters by teaching these people how to make certain crops during those times.

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Since we were not able to take a tour of the farm, Erica took us out to show us around the parts that we were able to access without supervision. She showed us the little pond that they had that was cute. She then showed us the bamboo trees that they had. These trees were huge! Another thing she showed us was all the little plants in the front and how they are good for spices. One of the things she mentioned was a cheese plant. She said that it tasted nothing like cheese and was really bitter.

I also liked how you could buy different plants, fruits, vegetables, other foods, and seeds. Though I did not buy any I did like how they were promoting their own locally grown food that they also give to other countries who are in need of learning how to grow their own crops.