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Yacouba Sawadogo

A Soil Savior: Meet the Farmer Who Used a Special Trick to Bring Life Back to Dry Land
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Take an engrossing trip through "YACOUBA SAWADOGO: A Soil Savior," where the parched terrain of Burkina Faso gives way to a vibrant tapestry of optimism and resiliency. The amazing life of Yacouba Sawadogo, a modest farmer who came to be associated with bringing life back to barren and parched regions, is revealed in this astonishing biography. Learn about Yacouba, not only as a farmer but also as a protector of the land, as his extraordinary tale is told. This book travels beyond the fields to introduce the reader to the man who, via the use of a seemingly little method, transformed agriculture and revitalized the land. Learn the secrets of Yacouba's unique agricultural approach, the zaï technique, which transcends conventional farming practices. With the use of simple structures like cordons pierreux and zaï holes, Yacouba was able to nurture the ground and collect valuable rainfall, transforming arid areas into flourishing ecosystems. Turn the pages to see Yacouba's struggles, his triumph against skeptics, and the forest he planted in a once-barren region. His tale is not only one of farming; rather, it is a monument to the unwavering determination of a single person who resisted the approaching desert and turned it into a Forest of Wisdom. This book is a tribute to Yacouba's voyage, including stories of hardships, victories, and a strong bond with the country. It creates a clear image of Yacouba's goal of becoming a soil rescuer by using straightforward language and a moving narrative. Every page carries the memories of Market Days at his farm, when people exchanged seeds, and information, and a sense of community flourished. Examine the subtleties of Yacouba's legacy, including his successes, failures, and significant influence on soil and water conservation. Yacouba's narrative becomes a source of inspiration for a world facing environmental issues, encouraging people to reconsider their connection with the planet. In "YACOUBA SAWADOGO: A Soil Savior," the tale of a farmer becomes a tale of optimism, fortitude, and the remarkable capacity for change that exists in each person. Go through the adventures of a man who went beyond simple farming to become a steward of the land's development, a keeper of its secrets, and eventually a soil rescuer for future generations.
Release date Australia
December 25th, 2023
Author
Pages
42
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Dimensions
140x216x2
ISBN-13
9798872891451
Product ID
38524643

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