I have only been in the DR since June, 2000. One of the situations that has struck me as being very strange is the lack of 'subsistance farming' and/or private gardening.
It would seem that this sort of augmemtation of one's ability to eat well would be commonplace in a land where food costs are high and frequently beyound the means of the family who then must depend on the benevolence of their extended families or some charity organizations.
Is there a reason (no derogotory statements please) for this lack of activity?
I recall reading that in the early days of the country, such subsistence farming was the norm.
Can anyone shed any light on the subject and why the government(?) doesn't encourage such activity?
Also, why isn't 'bread' the 'staff of life' as opposed to rice. Is such too expensive or is it's consumption discouraged?
Texas Bill
It would seem that this sort of augmemtation of one's ability to eat well would be commonplace in a land where food costs are high and frequently beyound the means of the family who then must depend on the benevolence of their extended families or some charity organizations.
Is there a reason (no derogotory statements please) for this lack of activity?
I recall reading that in the early days of the country, such subsistence farming was the norm.
Can anyone shed any light on the subject and why the government(?) doesn't encourage such activity?
Also, why isn't 'bread' the 'staff of life' as opposed to rice. Is such too expensive or is it's consumption discouraged?
Texas Bill