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Transform your life with strawberry farming Year 2013 is here with us and as usual we are making resolutions that will probably remain unfulfilled at the close of the year. From what I have heard, most people are looking for an investment opportunity but they do not know where to start. While we do not claim to possess solutions to your money problems, in this forum, we will give you tips, directions, contacts, trainings and materials that can indeed change your financial status this year..... We are  Entreprenuer Farmers  and we wish to demonstrate to you that farming indeed pays.  Agriculture is the backbone of our economy!  These words are not in vain. Agriculture is indeed the driver of our nations economy, and with witful steps, careful planning and dedication, it can be yours too! For a start, our main focus is on  strawberry farming  in Kenya and how it is transforming lives. Strawberry farmers in Kenya are reaping big from their efforts. You may have heard of a lady from

How to grow coffee ?

Growing Conditions Coffee farming is an unforgiving and challenging business. Like wine grapes, coffee crops from the same farm can taste drastically different from year to year. There are a variety of main factors that contribute to a good crop Altitude & Sunlight
 Most good Arabica coffees grow at altitudes over 2000 feet above sea level. High-elevation coffee trees only have sunlight for part of the day, slowing the development of the coffee cherries. This slower growth increases the flavor oils that give coffee “acidity” (not sour or unpleasant, it is the winey flavor that coffee connoisseurs prize). Generally, the higher the altitude, the brighter the coffee will be. Coffee trees at lower altitudes or on flat terrain are exposed to more direct sunlight, causing the coffee cherries to develop faster, resulting in less acidity and more body. Soil Conditions 
For coffee to grow properly, it must be planted in nutrient rich soil. Coffee trees need extensive supplies of nitrog