The Gardeners of Eden East Timor Seed Project and Fundasaun Hari'i Au Metan here in Timor-Leste would like to formally thank Family Farm Defenders and John Peck of Madison, Wisconsin for their consistent generosity and support! For each sponsored box of seeds that has been sent (see 'Adopt a Box Program') Family Farm Defenders has matched the donation by sending another box of seeds.

Seeds have finally begun to arrive somewhat regularly and more and more gardens are being planted in both urban and rural areas...just in time for the wet season! In the coming months we look forward to seeing the fruits of our labor as new and different varieties of of fruits and vegetables are tried. These fruits and vegetables will assist in alleviating hunger while also providing healthy, nourishing food and possibly a small income for some who are able to sell their products in local markets. We hope that methods of seed saving and collecting will allow this process to happen again and again thus becoming a sustainable form of agriculture.

For more information on Family Farm Defenders and to learn about food sovereignty please visit their website: familyfarmdefenders.org or call them in Madison, WI, USA at: 608-260-0900. Help support family farms!