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Back in December while I was in Singapore we had a meeting to discuss the project assignments for me and my colleagues that were headed to Indonesia. Indonesia is an expansive country, so it was no surprise that we would … Continue reading
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The size of a city is relative to your perspective. In the United States and Europe, 2.5 million people is a pretty big city. That’s the equivalent of Chicago in the US, our third largest city. In Europe, it’s Rome, … Continue reading
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For a company that wants to deal in agri-commodities, one decision stands out among many: where to position itself in the supply chain. Being more “upstream” means you are closer to the actual growth and cultivation of the crop. Upstream … Continue reading
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When you are Peace Corps Volunteer in a foreign country sometimes that country can become your whole world. It seems very big, with so much to explore and visit. From time to time I certainly feel that way about Nicaragua, … Continue reading
One of my best friends in Nicaragua is Ruben. He is a fellow Volunteer, and lives in the town of Achuapa. It is in the northern reaches of the Department of León. He closes his service on October 27, and … Continue reading
Finca means farm in Spanish. Generally, it refers to a general purpose farm that cultivates a few different crops. Many Nicaraguan families own small fincas of just a few acres. Some Volunteers even live with families on their fincas. And … Continue reading
