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Outside Havana: Life on the Farm

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Farm workers at Organoponico Vivero Alamar, an organic, sustainable farm in Cuba can earn more than...

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On the outskirts of Havana, sustainable and organic farming practices have made Organoponico Vivero Alamar (OVA) a model of cooperative urban agriculture in Cuba, a country where food and money are often scarce. Workers at OVA can earn far more than on a government salary, own part of the farm, benefit from its profits, and receive services like haircuts and meals, all free of charge.

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