Soil erosion is a threat to agricultural production in general and particularly in HEPA.  As observed by staff and students in Rao An area, after the flash-flood in Sep-Oct 2013, the soil on the terrace system on the right of the Eco-kitchen were less eroded than the system in front of Eco-kitchen where terraces had not been built.
With the purpose of limiting soil erosion and creating a beautiful landscape, staff and students at Rao An area discussed and decided to build a terrace system in front of Eco-kitchen ...

Exchange of labour between families is a long-standing culture of ethnic minorities. It is a way to create a large work-force when a family is not able to cope with the work-load alone or in time. It is also a cultural expression of love, mutual solidarity and sharing in the community.
FFS-HEPA has applied this exchange of labour in its activities under the general management of Phaly on the farms system of Linh Moc, Poovzoov, and Tôn Ka farms and the Office area. The managers of each farm decide the priority tasks for ...