Opening the Earth: The Potato King

A project in Calca, Peru by Aaron Ebner
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The story of a humble farmer in the Andes of Peru who is responsible for guarding agricultural biodiversity critical to humanity.
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Backers: 96
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Funded: $9,037 of $7,450
Dates: Mar 15th -> Apr 14th (30 days)
Project By: Aaron Ebner
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Latest News

How does this project help the community?

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Aaron with an update. We have 10 days left in the Kickstarter and we are almost at our goal. For almost 10 years the Andean Alliance has supported farming communities. The Potato King Project will benefit the community in 3 ways. Most... (Read More)

Potato Farmers in the Cusco region donate 20 tons of potatoes to those affected by floods in Peru.

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Peru is a diverse yet united country. Flooding and landslides have affected the lives of thousands on the coast of Peru. Communities of potato farmers in the Cusco region were we work have donated truckloads of potatoes in solidarity with their... (Read More)

Crisis in Peru and Julio's community

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
There have been many disasters in Peru recently with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides. Julio's community and the communities we work with have not been severely affected. Our thoughts are with the provinces in Peru affected by the disasters.   (Read More)

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