Julia, age 42, lives in her own house with her husband and her son. She has been growing corn and beans for 20 years. She also has a store that is located at her house. She sells her products in the areas around where she lives. With what she gets from her sales, she manages to pay for some of the household expenses.
She is requesting a loan to buy seeds, compost, and fertilizers, etc. and to improve the land that is shown in the photo. She will do this in order to be able to improve her income.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ginny Kalish. View original language description.