The humble potato, packed with vitamin C, is said to have saved Europe from scurvy and population decline to eventually fueling the industrial revolution which forever changed the world. Believed to have been introduced to Africa by early colonists, Tanzania is the sixth largest producer of potatoes in Africa. In our effort to transition the Chimala Mission into a self-sustaining mission work, our farm program has great interest in crops such as potatoes as well as beans, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, etc. King David recognized the importance of those who took care of the “stuff” (1 Samuel 20:34). While not as flashy as other departments, the efforts made in the farm program will better enable the Chimala Mission to survive political and economic uncertainties of today’s world. Thank you for your continued support of the Chimala Mission and for reading this newsletter.