During a recent visit to Chaurjahari Municipality, our Monitoring Officer had the joy of engaging with eight inspiring model farmers who are actively applying the One Health Approach in their farms.
🌱 Farming Success & Satisfaction
🌿 Empowered Learning & Innovation
Every farmer was excited about the opportunity to learn fresh ideas and techniques. They reflected on how the training broadened their understanding of sustainable practices and sparked innovative thinking in managing their farms.
🥕 Shifting to Income-Generating Crops
A key highlight for many was transitioning from traditional crops like rice and wheat, to vegetable farming. This shift has not only ignited motivation but is already creating small-scale income and improving household nutrition.
🌍 Putting One Health into Action
One participant enthusiastically described how they’re now integrating One Health principles beyond farming—into environmental stewardship, hygiene, sanitation, and waste management—turning knowledge into daily practice.
✨ Looking Ahead
Overall, the farmers conveyed a strong eagerness to continue learning. They requested additional mentoring visits from HDCS staff to further build their confidence and ensure accurate implementation of what they’ve learned.
Our model farmers shared their heartfelt thanks to HDCS and its partners, BMZ and TerraTech, for the invaluable support that brought this transformative project to life in Chaurjahari. With renewed confidence, clarity, and strong community backing, they’re eager to keep growing and making a lasting difference.