Afghan farmers listen to the Nawa District governor, Haji Abdul Manaf, during a shura for the Helmand province food zone program in Nawa, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2010. Hundreds of farmers attended the shura to hear the Helmand deputy governor and Nawa District governor address concerns about the food program, which provides farmers with alternative crop options to poppy. - Afghan farmers listen to the Nawa District governor, Haji Abdul Manaf, during a shura for the Helmand province food zone program in Nawa, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2010. Hundreds of farmers attended the shura to hear the Helmand deputy governor and Nawa District governor address concerns about the food program, which provides farmers with alternative crop options to poppy.
An Afghan farmer wheels a load of fertilizer out to his truck during the fall seed distribution program in Helmand Province. Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines began the distribution of seeds and fertilizers to Afghan farmers Sept 20, preparing locals for the upcoming planting season. - An Afghan farmer wheels a load of fertilizer out to his truck during the fall seed distribution program in Helmand Province. Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines began the distribution of seeds and fertilizers to Afghan farmers Sept 20, preparing locals for the upcoming planting season.