FARM TO HERD Asian elephants need to eat about 10% of their body weight every day, so maintaining good relationships with local farmers is imperative to the success of this program. Our Farm to Herd Project is a community supported agricultural arrangement between Save Elephant Foundation and local farmers. It is important that we know exactly where the food for our elephants comes from, how it’s grown, and that it is organic and fresh. By working directly with local farmers, we arrange for a variety of crops to be grown that best serve the dietary needs of the elephants with a combination of healthy, high fibre, nutritious foods. During the Covid-19 crisis, many farmers were unable to sell their crops and fruits through the normal supply chains that would usually provide produce to a variety of businesses, now harshly impacted by the shutdown of tourism.
As a result, we have started to work with these farmers to help feed our elephants. We conceived the idea of offering jumbo celebration cakes, which has proven very popular. The cakes have helped
us create jobs for the local community, support farmers by providing an income, feed our herds with tasty treats, and provide the perfect way for our supporters to celebrate a special occasion.
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