“When I visited Phụ Mẫu village in Chiềng Yên commune, I had the opportunity to tour Mr. Khải’s orange garden. My first impression was one of amazement at its scale and beauty. Mr. Khải, a passionate farmer, chose a different path to realize his dream: organic farming.
His orange garden is now seven years old. He purchased it and began converting it to organic farming over the past three years. Throughout this time, with perseverance and continuous research, he has applied organic farming methods, using homemade preparations: nutrient solutions (from fish, snails), fruit juice, calcium solutions, and homemade biological pesticides for orange cultivation. Hearing him enthusiastically share about his learning process, implementation, and subsequent adjustments to suit the local climate and soil conditions, I could see his determination to achieve wealth through sustainable agriculture.
The result is a garden that not only avoids pests but also produces high-quality oranges, ensuring the health of his family and the community. This further deepens my admiration for his vision and dedication.
Looking at the heavy-laden orange trees, I couldn’t help but ponder how one person can sow seeds of trust and hope into this land and subsequently reap the rewards of patience and hard work. Each orange is not just a product of cultivation but also a symbol of willpower and the desire for a healthy life.
Mr. Khải’s orange garden is not only a workplace but also a source of inspiration for those wishing to change traditional agricultural production methods towards a more sustainable future. I left the orange garden with many reflections and inspiration, wondering what I could do, even in the smallest way, to contribute to this change.”
