Growing non-traditional crops on La Gonave.
One way to help build up the economy on La Gonave is by farming, but not necessarily traditional crops. Currently we are using modern beekeeping to raise organic honey. While beekeeping isn't new, using modern hives is something that is new for La Gonave and Haiti. Using this method will produce more honey, and allow for a safer way to extract honey. Also while on La Gonave, we started the first steps of raising Kiwano. Kiwano is a wonderful crop as it does will in tropical climate and can do well in drought. The plant does well in Africa, so having such a crop in Haiti can allow La Gonave to have a strong market in Kiwano. Currently this crop is already in the small sprout stage and will fruit sometime this summer. Hurko and Let's Build Gonave Haiti loves being the first at what we do. The first Observation Hive was awarded to an organization on La Gonave, thanks to Hurko getting involved in the process. The first Kiwano plant is also growing on the island as well.