In the plain of Torbeck, several miles west of Les Cayes, Haiti, dairy farmers struggle to keep a few cattle fed well enough to get just a few pounds of milk per day from each cow. Without refrigeration and packaging equipment, dairy products rarely make it to the marketplace. As a result, most Haitians in this area do not have access to the milk, cheese, and other dairy products we take for granted in our groceries. 

This is a scenario that is all too common throughout Haiti, where poverty and malnutrition are commonplace, and daily struggles for survival are a part of life.

Improving production, economics, and nutrition 

A committee of Apostolic Christian brothers has been working through World Relief to establish a test farm and milking hub, with refrigerated storage. Haitian farmers will also learn techniques for improved cattle forage.

With the potential for increased production from healthier cows, and way to market their product, Haitian farmers can improve their economic conditions, and many Haitian children can have their diets improved with nutrients they now lack. 

Working with Haitian farmers will also provide an opportunity to share the gospel with those who may not have been introduced to God's grace through the shed blood of Jesus.

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.