Lulanzi Parish - Christ Lutheran, Lake Elmo, MN

2009 CVP
2nd visit, October 2, 2009

Village
Lulanzi
Pastor
Yohana Chengula
Companion
Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees
16


Review
After an introduction, the meeting started with the quick review of the handouts:
· DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
· CVP plot management FAQs
· CVP Plot record of events
Demonstrations:
· It was demonstrated how to measure an acre using actual length measurements (63.5m by 63.5m) instead of using pacing (70 by 70)
· The Rain gauge and a recording sheet were given to congregation. It was instructed on how to read and record.
The plot was measured. They have good and enough plot for both corn and beans in the same place behind the church. There were many questions today. They were wondering were to plant corn because the plot they have is surrounded by trees which are about to be harvested. Once they are harvested there will be no windbreak. We told them to plant in the same plot because the plot had been used for beans last season hence it is good crop rotation practice. We have to develop another kind of wind break here. There were concerns about type of the corn seed to be used. They said they have been using H 628 (same like we planted Kilolo in 2008/09) and the corn they get is lighter (weighing less) than what weigh the local variety. We told them this time we are going to try another variety H 614 or H6303). The crowd was so excited about the project. However the pastor told us that he is moving to another congregation (Ipalamwa). Next visit we are going to meet a different Pastor.