- Farmers in Namibia now grow more food for their families.
- A project teaches simple farming methods and planning.
- Farmers learn to grow protein-rich legumes and grains.
- They also learn to care for the soil.
- The training helps make more food and income.
- Some farmers now sell crops and pay bills.
- Mothers can make protein flour for babies at home.
- The project works with one rural community.
Difficult words
- legume — a plant grown for its edible seedslegumes
- soil — the top layer of earth for plants
- income — money a person gets from work or sales
- flour — powder made by grinding grains or legumes
- community — a group of people living in one place
- protein-rich — contains a lot of protein
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Discussion questions
- Do you grow food at home?
- Would you sell extra crops if you had them?
- Do you live in a rural area or in a city?
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