This is certainly due to the obvious value and potential of urban agriculture, but it is also a tribute to the extension methods being used. Rather than just providing information, participants are involved in a much more interactive, participatory manner. The learning curriculum is facilitated so that groups have a role in its development, although there are some core learning modules on the importance of organic matter, light, water, plant competition and production of organic fertilizer from waste materials. The Haiti Gardens staff facilitates learning topics in a more problem solving and experimental learning manner. Each week, participants return to discuss what has happened with their experiments or gardens, process these experiences with other members of the group and make generalizations about what they have learned and how they can use this knowledge.
Problems often lead to new learning topics.
In total, the program has 154 persons involved in learning sessions. It is expected to double this number in the next twelve months. On-going the program is helping the set up of inputs shops, in the two slums. Participants are very much involved and have an active role in extending activities in the field. While some participants need assistance to set up their agriculture activities because of lack of money, others readily find what they need to start and only need technical support.