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Philippines Life, Livelihood and Corn


Situation

A Filipino corn farmer earns an average of US$ 535 per hectare each growing season and plants 1.5 hectares of corn twice a year. They hadn't pursued alternative sources of income.


Solution

A Pioneer Hi-Bred International community service project in collaboration with the Corn Husk Association of the Philippines (CHAP) allows Filipino corn farmers and their families to earn additional income by training them to create crafts and handiwork utilizing a natural material abundant in their community - the corn husk.


Impact

More than 15,000 corn farmers have been trained. Now, a family producing cornhusk handicraft five days per week can double their annual income enabling farmers to improve their quality of life.