For Organic Farmers, Creating a Link to the Private Sector

This is the second in a two-part series about my visit to the Rainman Landcare Foundation in Durban, South Africa. Crossposted from Nourishing the Planet.

The Rainman Landcare Foundation, founded by Raymond Auerbach, is training farmers living outside of Durban on how to grow food without the use of artificial pesticides, insecticides, or fertilizers, as well as permaculture methods that efficiently use water and build up soils. “But it won’t be enough to just grow organic food,” says Raymond. “You also need to market it.” Check out this video where Raymond explains how, in addition to teaching farmers organic agriculture practices, the Rainman Foundation helps them establish links with the private sector:



Earthmother Organic Store and Restaurant is an example of a business that is also providing a link for farmers to the private sector. Check out this video of Danielle explaining how the store and restaurant gives farmers, like those trained by the Rainman Landcare Foundation, a market for their produce.