🌱 Casidra Growing Futures Together for FS Human Boerdery in Haarlem 🌱

Located in Haarlem, a settlement in the Garden Route District Municipality, is the FS Human Boerdery, a food security project that has been cultivating a variety of vegetables for more than 15 years. Under the dedicated management of Kroos Human, the project continues to play an important role in supporting local food production and contributing to the fight against food insecurity.

Over the years, the project faced several challenges that limited its ability to produce sufficient quantities of quality vegetables. Among the most pressing were access to seedlings, damage caused by birds, and harsh winter conditions such as snow. These obstacles placed a strain on the farm’s productivity and profitability.

“Thanks to grant funding from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and project implementation support from Casidra, the farm has recently taken a significant step forward.  The funds were used to procure and erect a new shadenet structure, which enabled us to produce our own seedlings and protect vulnerable crops from bird damage. The shadenet also creates a more controlled environment for growing vegetables, improving both yield and quality”, say Human.

As a result, FS Human Boerdery now delivers higher-quality produce to the local market and is in a stronger position to secure better prices for its vegetables. This progress not only strengthens the farm’s sustainability but also contributes to greater food security within the community.

This milestone was made possible through the collaborative efforts of WCDoA, Casidra’s Project Manager, Yandisa Ndongeni, and the farm manager, Kroos Human. Their commitment and teamwork have ensured that this long-standing food security project continues to thrive and support the people of Haarlem.