Before, I grew maize and vegetables, but after Nakya introduced us to sunflower farming in 2013, I decided to switch. That year, I harvested 13 bags, compared to 5 or 6 before. Not only did I benefit, but other villagers saw the changes and also started growing sunflowers. This has significantly contributed to conserving our mountain environment, as more people have switched to gas instead of relying on firewood.
