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These are seed yams, to be broken apart and planted.

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The market in Techiman is often said to be the largest in Ghana. There's even a section...

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. You can see the oyster mushrooms fruiting here.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. The mycellium has filled these bags about halfway.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. A piece of newspaper and a rubber band keep the top closed.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. The bottle contains spores; the rod will then be inserted into the bag to innoculate it.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. After the bags have been prepared, they're placed...

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. A small piece of PCV pipe is used to hold open the top of the bag after it is filled.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. When the compost is ready, it's put into bags.

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Mushroom production at Ghana Permaculture Institute. This is a compost pile in preparation for mushroom...

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Paul Yeboah, founder of the Ghana Permaculture Institute, showed us a plot where Moringa trees are being...

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The Moringa is a perennial species and will be cut back regularly. It will provide mulch for the other...

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I didn't see this in action, but it looked very clever for hulling seeds.

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In addition to making products, they train groups in how to make them. I might see if I can bring a...

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Neem soap, moringa soap, neem oil, liquid soap, and moringa salve...just some of the products made by Ghana Permaculture Institute.

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If you lift that top lid, you'll see a second clear lid that covers a box lined in black plastic. Used to dry fish and other meats.

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Mulched beds growing a variety of vegetables and medicinals surround Paul's house.

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