August 1, 2026
This is at the Flavio Gutiérrez school in Fray. As you can see, a crucial detail here is that the flooding the school experienced did not affect their crops, thanks to their elevation.
Our planting method never involves the ground; instead, it uses greenhouses positioned about 3’ above the ground.
This provides a controlled environment for our plants and allows us to use only the necessary amount of water.
That protected 80% of our plants, and we easily recovered the remaining 20% precisely because of that elevated setup; it gives us a margin of control that is 100 times faster and more efficient than conventional planting, allowing us to recover and fully stabilize everything within just a few days.
And so, our plants continue their normal growth as if nothing had happened—all thanks to being elevated.
And they are nearly ready for harvest.
This is a key point:
They cultivate quickly and efficiently, making the most of our resources and keeping crops safe from flooding—even in an area with high rainfall.
If you have the opportunity and the desire to see this incredible project in person—and to spend two magical days connecting with the breathtaking Petén rainforest in Guatemala—we still have six spots available for our first official Sowing Opportunities trip, September 22-28.
Here is the link to details.
Dare to dream: it will be an unforgettable experience.
If you’re interested or have questions, please write to us at info@sowingops.org .
Thank you! And, we hope to see you soon.
Fern and Ricardo
