"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington CarverWhat is Social Entrepreneurship?--- 2009年10月6日 星期二，Sam Say <samsay@netvigator.com> 寫道﹕
寄件人: Sam Say <samsay@netvigator.com>
主題: Bolaven Farms eNews are for friends and associates of Bolaven Farms
收件人: "BF26" <samsay@netvigator.com>
日期: 2009年10月6日,星期二,下午11:23
Volume 6 “Even if the coffee trees should not blossom, nor the cherry be on the branches,
the produce of the garden fail, and the field yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold,
and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the unfailing love and grace of my Maker,
to act justly and to love mercy, for God is my Lord and strength. He gives my soul full nourishment
like a well-watered garden.” Sam Say, Founder, Bolaven Farms Bolaven Farms model unfolding
> The business model being tested at Bolaven Farms is bold and promising. It goes much further than paying fair and
dignified prices to coffee farmers. We are digging out the roots of poverty and working to eradicate poverty one
family at a time. By implementing our Integrated Organic System for the benefit of our people, land productivity
could double as soils are replenished. Our model adds social value as lives are transformed, and personal dignity
is restored as poverty is eliminated.
Bolaven Farms in Laos
> Our coffee trees are out-performing those of other farms in the region by 30-35% in comparative measurements
of tree height, crown and stem, which affirms our Integrated Organic System to be working. Gilbert Suico, our
Managing and Teaching Agriculturist, is smiling.
> Our national team of Management Trainees is starting to take ownership of the Bolaven Farms vision, to invest
and empower the farming poor to break the cycle of poverty and build a stronger nation.
> Bolaven Farms committed to buy 300 tons of coffee beans from the local AGPC Cooperative this coming harvest.
Placing great emphasis on quality, Bolaven Farms has offered a 10% bonus on top of Fair Trade prices for villages
achieving quality target.
> Frog farming is progressing well with minimal economic inputs, they are fed with grass and 5% rice bran. It looks
like we have found an economical, yummy source of protein for our farmers.
> Fish is another source of quality protein for our farmers. We have dug two fish ponds and have begun farming
catfish and tilapia. Get ready for a fish fry!
> Earth worm cultivation and composting are embraced by the Government, we are urged to expand which we did.
> We have started performing artificial inseminations on our herd of cattle. We anticipate a staggering 100%
improvement in the live weight of our first generation with weights increasing from 200 kilos to 400 kilos during
the same grow-out period of two years.
> Leo Nevado is teaching conversational English to one children’s class and two adult classes.
> The farm welcomed two baby girls and two baby boys to the community in July and August.
> Joei Alanano finished his one-year term at the farm as Farm Intern and returned to the Philippines in early August.
> Please continue to petition with us for land to be made available to our graduates. The village elder led Gil,
Somphit and Sam on a walk of the targeted land. Such beautiful land!
Bolaven Farms in Hong Kong
> Corporate Hong Kong is buying Bolaven coffees and responding to our invitation to align their Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) mandate with the sustainable model being tested at Bolaven Farms, to eradicate rural poverty,
one farming family at a time.
> The Bolaven Farms feature story in the South China Morning Post Sunday Magazine (28 June 2009) was bought by
an Italian magazine and re-printed in Italy on 28 August.
> So Free Media of Hong Kong shot a new documentary at Bolaven Farms which is scheduled for completion in
December 2009.
> Gift packs of premium Bolaven Farms coffee, Swissgold one-cup filter, and Bolaven Farms “Seeds of Hope” mugs
will soon be available for purchase as corporate and personal gifts.
> Two international schools in Hong Kong converted to Bolaven Farms coffee, and students themselves are learning
about ways to impact society by managing our existing purchasing power.
> Zambra Café is brewing Bolaven coffee daily and a loyal following is growing!
> Please consider introducing Bolaven Farms to your employer as integral part of your company CSR mandate. Bolaven Farms Facebook
> Please visit our facebook page for new photos and videos, and updates about our achievements and challenges.
Simply click on the facebook tab at the top right corner at http://www.bolavenfarms.com/
> Please visit http://www.bolavenfarms.com/buy.html to place order for coffees, Swissgold Permanent Filters and
Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Brewers.
Bolaven Farms eNews
> Please share this eNews with your network of friends by forwarding the entire eNews. Please help us spread the
words and enroll like-minded friends to enjoy Bolaven Coffees and advocate for public justice.
|
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home