This document summarizes a service trip by 29 University of Washington students to Granja Apros farm in Machuca Village, Panama from March 20-27, 2010. The students worked with 7 local farming families to assess projects and provide resources to help create sustainable businesses. They analyzed expanding the chicken, goat, and kitchen projects. The students also provided workshops on accounting, marketing, English, and applied their classroom knowledge. Both the students and farmers found the experience impactful and the students would highly recommend participating in similar global service trips.

1. 29 UW students University of Washington Machuca Village, Coclé Province, Panama March 20-27 2010 7 Panamanian families 1 remarkable experience Presentation made by: Karthika Appiah

2. Introduction GRANJA APROS Granja Apros Sell to community For personal consumption Chicken Goats Farming – yucca, …. Tilapia 7 families Live in community (Machuca) Work on the farm (Apros) Maintain additional jobs

3. Granja Apros SUBSITENCE VS. INCOME Farm began as source of subsistence Cheaper to farm on vegetables, process own chicken, etc. A communal effort from families of village Each family contributes work Expansion of the chicken business Currently, most of the farm’s businesses are for subsistence In the future, they hope to expand the farm as a source of steady income

6. Potential Projects

7. Chickens SWOT ANALYSIS

10. Goats SWOT ANALYSIS

11. Goats CONSIDERATIONS Optimal number & gender of additional goats for expansion Forecasted financial projections from expansion of goats over the next 3 years Financial gains from expansion of goats versus chickens Financial gains from expansion of goats versus kitchen remodel

12. Goats COST INFORMATION $400 out of $2900 Community Investment Fund was used to expand goat project

14. A roof that needs replacement

15. A cleaner, proper area for processing the chickens

18. Increased capacity

20. Future Projects TRANSPORTATION 2-mile trail to the farm 30-minute up-hill hike to community Farmers carry bags full of goods over their back 20 ft. river crossing at the end

22. Trail especially dangerous

23. Less trips to the community

24. More time, energy, and risk

25. Low Capacity

26. 5 lb. Carrying bags

27. 2 horses used for most transportation

28. Labor

29. 2-mile transport of goods uphill

34. Understanding of her expectations

35. Her current frustrations

37. Marketing Workshop

38. Marketing Workshop

40. Common phrases

41. Cultural exchange

45. Students’ Favorite Parts of the Trip Cultural Interaction Exploring Panama City Enjoying Delicious Food Learning about and spending time on the Machuca Farm Helping Others/ Making a Difference

47. Dedication of farmers Lives, aspirations, and cultural values of the farmers Education is important yet unaffordable

48. “It was the most amazing experience I have ever had. I have never felt so connected with a group of students than I did on the trip. I met some amazing people and had the time of my life while helping others.” “Everyone should do it.” “This trip was an excellent balance between a fun spring break vacation and a meaningful academic excursion. It was a fun and rewarding learning experience.” Students’ Overall Experience

49. Students gave a resounding: DEFINITELY! Would You Recommend this Trip to Other Students?

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