On our field trip to ECHO I learned that ECHO stands for the Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization. Touring their facility gave us all great insight into the many different aspects of agriculture. The organization showed us many different farming techniques that were designed to be efficient in specific environments; from desert lowlands to monsoon soaked valleys. The organization also taught us they demonstrated and exemplified very easy, sustainable and modern techniques to peoples who cannot afford to use modern technology or equipment. The Christian organization focuses on teaching these practices to the less fortunate and those who live in the third world. One of the things that I found to be really fascinating was the Moringa Tree. What I found to be intriging about the moringa tree is that it grows quickly in just about any type of environment. Also the plant is edible and its leaves are rich in protein and minerals such as, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C. Another thing the moringa tree can be used for is water purification. Which all of these thing are important for third world countries because they not as fortunate as us to eat or drink clean water everyday.
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