One of my favorite field trips we've taken thus far has been to ECHO: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization. This farm in North Fort Myers demonstrates ways that people in areas with poor weather or soil condition can grow sustainable plants and implement sustainable practices for clean water, animal cultivation, and other low-cost initiatives. This organization is run by volunteers and interns who are passionate about this farm and knowledgable about the different plants and animals that are under their care. Until this class, I never know any organizations like this even existed. Its such an amazingly simple concept; Teach them how to grow plants to sustain themselves, and people of the world will be able to survive and flourish. Helping is about more than giving time or money, knowledge is the most powerful of all. This farm was beautiful, and I'd like to close with picture that I took on our trip!
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