This is Takao's strawberry greenhouse after the tsunami. Of his original cooperative of 28 small family farmers, four were killed, 19 are missing and presumed dead, and the remaining five have reconstituted their coop. They plan to farm again, when they are able. Right now, much of the farmland is covered in salty water and the money will be used for living expenses until they get back on their feet.
They are also considering helping a cooperative of peach growers that cannot sell their fruit due to radiation concerns. If they don't continue to water and take care of the mature peach trees, they will die. It takes electricity to run the water pumps and electricity takes money. Moreover, the farmers need to cover their living expenses while waiting until it is safe to sell their peaches again.
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