Water Miracles

In the Uspantán area the farmers are fortunate to have access to mountain springs with water that can be channeled into sprinkler irrigation systems that are gravity fed. Where this water is available then the small farmer can raise exportable crops the year around. The year around temperate climate makes this possible. Without irrigation the farmer is restricted to one crop a year of the traditional corn and black beans. Following is the photo story of how the availability of water can completely change the complexion of the local scene.

Typical dry season land. No irrigation.

With irrigation Pedro Mendez now produces quality vegetables the year around.

He has fresh vegetables for sale almost every week of the year now.

And in the community of Tierra Colorado the Quiché Indian farmers have gravity fed sprinklers to water their land during the dry season.

Domingo de Leon can produce quality French beans for export.

He can now use his land for profit 12 months out of the year.

To learn more about how French green beans are produced click here.

To see how hard farmers will work to get water to their crop lands click here.

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