[Terrapreta] Need info for/on Haiti

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Jim

I would think that there is an excellent expectation of benefit from 
using charcoal fines as a soil additive in Haiti.

It is a tropical country, like Brazil, and the same problems that TP 
solved for Los Indos in Brazil should be solved for the Growers in Haiti.

Best wishes,

Kevin

Jim Joyner wrote:
> A friend just called to ask me what I knew about using charcoal in 
> agriculture (unfortunately, very little at this point, nothing beyond 
> what I've learned here). She is on her way to Haiti.
>
>  From what I understand a lot of charcoal is made in Haiti to export to 
> the US (?). When I have talked to commercial charcoal makers, the 
> charcoal powder left over is not very valuable, maybe even a waste 
> product. Is that right? And, if so could those fines be used to improve 
> the soil in Haiti? Is there anyone in Haiti doing any work with TP?
>
> My friend is going to Haiti to try to teach agriculture at a very basic 
> level. Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
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