Vetiver Solutions - Impact Division Semifinalist
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Meet Vetiver Solutions - one of the 10 Semifinalists in MN Cup’s Impact Division! Discover the other Minnesota Cup Semifinalists by browsing our blog and site.
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Haiti has a severe soil erosion problem that threatens its environment and food production system. Vetiver Solutions invests in these vulnerable communities and their future through a plant called vetiver, a grass with an extensive root system. Vetiver can reduce erosion by 100-fold, which could impact the future of agriculture in Haiti. Vetiver Solutions works with farmers to plant living-plant barriers around food crops, and then purchases shoots in order to produce socially-beneficial yarn. This yarn will then be sold internationally. Their innovative solution allows farmers to profit off of practicing sustainable agriculture, resulting in increased crops and healthier communities. Check out their social media below!