Who knew that ‘weed’ could mean ‘cash crop’ for both the land and the women restoring it?
Maasai Women Transform Invasive Weed into Thriving Seed Bank Business in Kenya
In Kajiado County, Maasai women cleared invasive Ipomoea weed from degraded pastures and built a community grass seed bank. Now they sell seed to neighboring areas, earning income for school fees and household needs while restoring the ecosystem. Their success is inspiring other villages to adopt the model.
Source: Maasai Women Transform Invasive Weed into Thriving Seed Bank Business in Kenya — Happy Eco News
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