Tempisque Rice – An EPIC Project Across Four Countries

After four years of trials, Tempisque rice remains an exciting option to reduce food insecurity during the climate crisis. Planting indigenous upland rice, that is both drought-resistant and hurricane-tolerant, is one current strategy to combat serious food insecurity in these countries. The video below gives you an update on the four-country project. The participants have learned so much but are sharing their experiences and celebrating their triumphs together.

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THE TEMPISQUE RICE PROJECT
EPIC is addressing an urgent need - adapting to climate change by promoting ecological farming in Central America and Mexico. Planting an indigenous upland rice, that is both drought-resistant and hurricane-tolerant, is one current strategy to combat serious food insecurity in this countries.

Four EPIC projects are now participating in this promising initiative.
Learn more about The Tempique Rice Project or explore the projects below.

GUATEMALA
Baja Ver Paz Agriculture
EL SALVADOR
La Segovia Food Production
HONDURAS
La Semilla del Progresso
MEXICO
Axochipan 'Laudato Si' Program