Sunday, June 8, 2014

Haitian Pigs Meet Globalization by Jean-Bertrand Aristide




"The history of the eradication of the Haitian Creole pig population 
in the 1980's is a classic parable of globalization. Haiti's small, 
black, Creole pigs were at the heart of the peasant economy. An 
extremely hearty breed, well adapted to Haiti's climate and 
conditions, they ate readily available waste products, and could 
survive for three days without food. Eighty to 85% of rural households 
raised pigs; they played a key role in maintaining the fertility of 
the soil and constituted the primary savings bank of the peasant 
population. Traditionally a pig was sold to pay for emergencies and 
special occasions (funerals, marriages, baptisms, illnesses and, 
critically, to pay school fees and buy books for the children when 
school opened each year in October.)
In 1982 international agencies assured Haiti's peasants their pigs 
were sick and had to be killed (so that the illness would not spread 
to countries to the North). Promises were made that better pigs would 
replace the sick pigs. With an efficiency not since seen among 
development projects, all of the Creole pigs were killed over a period 
of thirteen months."

Reluctant and rebellious as we are some manage to save a few creole 
pigs to cross-breed with the new "better pigs" as result a new 
heritage breed was born.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Time is not of the essence in Haiti...





We are back in the region doing what we love best! adventure. We at 
Kalite farm are tackling the second phase of the project.( building 
the farm). Before we take you further we want to remind you how much 
adventure there is around us in the North.
Either on a dirt bike ride on foot, or tap-tap (share public ride)  We 
will take  you though the region with breath taking views  unseen by 
the eyes of foreigners.  Ride along and follow us on this beautiful 
journey.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

BEAUTY

Excerpts from Nature
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
First published: 1836

Beauty:


. . . We are taught by great actions that the universe is the property of every individual in it. Every rational creature has all nature for his dowry and estate. It is his, if he will. He may divest himself of it; he may creep into a corner, and abdicate his kingdom, as most men do, but he is entitled to the world by his constitution. In proportion to the energy of his thought and will, he takes up the world into himself...


Sunday, November 10, 2013

Traditional-Ancient Moon Planting



KALITE FARM is taking on bigger challenges. Keeping everything we doing local and sustainable we are transplanting banana trees this month of November just in time for the rainy season and a new moon.
Ancient Moon Planting, also known as Lunar Gardening, is a traditional technique used to maximise crop growth and production, and to increase the beauty of gardens.
The Moon position coincides with plant growth and the ancients have been using this for thousands of years. It combines Moon Phase with Fertile and Barren Moon Signs and is easy to use; and it works! 
You can use Moon timing to manage your gardens, farms, and all species feathered, finned and furred!
Planting is easier, flowers are beautiful, crops are productive, diseases and parasites in animals and crops are easily controlled!
Our soil has no trace of chemical fertilizer. We intended to grow everything on this land just like mother nature intended. Our carbon foot print is small but the differences we are making are big. Products are intended to sell locally for now. Soon you can come and enjoys these treats once we finished building our guest house. (Those interested working in harmony with the land, and in sustainability, will be keen to learn how to use the Moon (Lunar) cycles.)
Love and Peace
Edwine and Barbara Seymour

Monday, November 4, 2013

EXPERT ROOFERS NEEDED.....

Our progress is slow but steady! Manual labor is plenty we are 
looking for a professional expert roofers to help build our roof.  ***It's an 8/12-pitched roof. *** 
 


Airfare, meal and lodging will be provided in change of your labor.
 The candidate will Enjoys this new experience....  
Let your soul out!!!! Experience and immerse yourself in the only thing you really have right now, the best Caribbean water on Sunday, pick your own mangoes or take a hike through in the region to discover the beauty of Haiti.  
 Experience traveler preferred.
Time frame to build is around March 2014. Send us an email if you are 
interested!!!
Edwine and Barbara Seymour



                     

Saturday, November 2, 2013

***PURE WATER***


            The Making of a hand-dug well At Kalite :
  We tried to keep it eco-and sustainable whenever possible. We dug a  well in about 5 days crushing through hard clay and stones.The aquifer rose beneath dense bedrock @ 22 meters above sea level.  This constant supply of clean, fresh water is an open source for life around our farm. 

Monday, October 28, 2013

BACK TO BUSINESS.....

We are back to work but faces many challenges, heavy rainfall, bad
roads, are one of the many.... 

Let's face it  being an entrepreneur is nothing but easy the most important thing is that we are building the best Eco-Agritourism in Haiti. Our team are dedicated builders. See them in Action!