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The Vine Online – November 2013

English Newsletter November 2013

With the holiday season fast approaching, the November issue of “The Vine” celebrates the building of a community. Casey reflects on the impact the Seeds of Tomorrow project has had on the community of Tactic, his family and his vision of a sustainable world.

Also, learn how supplemental lighting will allow for more “LOCAL” produce to end up in your stores, build better relationships with our customers and how growing under lights has offered new exciting challenges for our growers.… Read more

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The Vine Online — September 2013

The Vine Image English

The September issue of “The Vine” brings us a reflection from Casey’s recent trip to Tactic, Guatemala where he shares his thoughts on the progress of the “Seeds of Tomorrow” project, the people of Tactic and the social responsibility that people have to their communities.

Also, take a look at “The Vine” to learn how we are improving the trace-ability of our produce, hear about the reputation of our propagation program and join us in honoring our long-term employees that have helped make Houweling’s the company it is today.… Read more

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A Visit to Tactic

In early January, Casey’s daughter, Monica, along with Houweling’s team member Tara Tashiro, had the opportunity to visit Tactic, Guatemala, the site of Houweling’s Seeds of Tomorrow project. Their experience and the profound impact it had on them is shared below. (Editor’s note: total donations raised to date = $53,830 including the matched funds from Houweling’s. Thank you to all who have generously donated and we look forward to exceeding our original $60K goal)

Having arrived back from our trip to Tactic Guatemala, we can honestly say the journey has changed us as human beings. … Read more

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Seeds of Tomorrow Project – Guatemala Greenhouse Update

At the same speed 2012 ended, the new year is flying by! From a business perspective, our locally grown tomatoes are in demand, as consumers continue to increase the value they put on local produce. While our tomato growing focus is local, thanks to some of our international partners, the Seeds of Tomorrow Project Guatemala Greenhouse is in production.

As I’ve mentioned in this space before, Kubo Sustainable Greenhouses and their network of partners in Holland have been incredibly generous in supporting the Seeds of Tomorrow project.… Read more

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Seeds of Tomorrow Project

Changing the Cycle of Child Hunger in Tactic, Guatemala

Well, I guess this blog is the ceremonial first seedling of our Guatemala Project as I can announce we have formally commenced our fundraising efforts and dubbed the program the “Seeds of Tomorrow Project”. As of this morning the donation pages administered by Impact Ministries are up and you will be able to receive a government tax receipt for your generous donation (US Donations * / Canadian Donations *) and remember to select “Seeds of Tomorrow Project” in the drop down menu to ensure the funds are earmarked for this project.Read more

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