Hey blog readers, a quick update here!
Earlier this week I gave a talk at the Natsagdorj public library about my Fulbright research project. Many of my good friends showed up in support which was lovely, plus a few curious students and aid workers as well. It was an abnormally long talk for me (a full 50 minute lecture plus time for questions... I'm used to 10-15 minute conference presentations) but it was a great experience. Practice makes perfect so I will consider this talk excellent practice for future lectures I may give.
This was also my chance to present the results of my research for the first time. Since I did my entire project solo, I am very proud of the work I have done in Mongolia. I think Nomadic Gardens has the potential to be developed into an entire NGO, but right now I've got other plans :)
Final results of my project, in numbers:
Conducted over 100 interviews with nomadic herders
Manufactured over 70 planters out of recyclable materials
Average cost per garden: $5
Implemented a gardening project with 26 nomadic households
Spent 30 days in the field
Grew 14 different types of vegetable, spice, and flower
22 families completed the study
100% of families responded that growing plants was "easier than they thought it would be"
6 families responded that they were going to try gardening next year on their own
That's all for now, more updates on packing and leaving Mongolia next week!
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