Rosa is 32 years old and she has been working as a farmer for several years. This job has given her the necessary ability and knowledge to take care of her crops. Her main crops are corn and beans. She commercializes her crops in agencies that do the buying and selling of basic grains, these are close to her residence. With the profits she gets from her sales, she helps cover the family expenses. She lives in her own house with her husband.
She is requesting a loan to be able to buy farming supplies to help her cultivate her crops, such as: compost, seeds, fertilizers, and to improve the land shown in the picture. She’ll be able to have a better income and she’ll keep contributing to her household expenses without restrictions.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer anonymized. View original language description.