The fertile volcanic soil at its base has allowed market gardening to flourish, including in the village of Ohakune, which is affectionately known as the nation’s carrot capital.

Hoefer-Laudmon, who will lead next year’s group, said she gardened before joining, but through joining FarmaSis, she’s learned more nuanced aspects of market gardening, greenhouse gardening and the relationship between a seed and its soil.

That means building private homes, getting into market gardening, even setting up an energy company.

Hoping to find peace of mind George Lloyd moved into market gardening.

Food in CAR comes mainly from subsistence farming and market gardening.