Harvest Ltd, Harvest Fairtrade Group

Agriculture / Forests / Fisheries

A rose farm and its ecosystem Harvest, in operation for 15 years, employs about 700 people and produces over 35 million roses annually in their Athi River greenhouses. While the adjoining area is dry, dusty and has seen too little rainfall over the past years, the flower farm is surrounded by lush vegetation, flowers and trees - a result of their conservation efforts. The Harvest Premium Committee has elected to dedicate a portion of their Fairtrade Premium toward environmental projects in their community, such as planting trees along the Athi River. The reforestation prevents soil erosion, preserves the water catchment area, and improves the local ecosystem.