“Today’s ever-pressing environmental issues can best be addressed with success through Industry-Village Partnerships. These issues have approached critical levels for all of our survival. It’s clear that the involvement of industry is essential in achieving long term solutions”
Antonio Laurent, Agronomist, Marigot, Haiti
“The planting of grasses has created unity among the locals and villagers. We excitedly look forward to going to plant in the mountains each time. More and more people want to go and plant the grass in the mountains to stop our soils washing into the oceans”
“The Artibonite Region is very appreciative of Dr. Tawainga Katsvairo’s hard work and dedication to the economic development of our region. We are thankful to you Dr. Katsvairo for your patience in replanting.”
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Dean Robert Taylor
“Soil conservation is very critical in the region and this work has the potential to make the much-needed change. We are very pleased of Florida A & M involvement on the project.”
“Because I was so inspired by the work being done in Haiti, I immediately joined the initiative. To help spread awareness, I gave an in-class presentation on the project at Florida State University.”
