At 50 years old, while many people were slowing down and worrying about the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, AS Yangmaso of Khamasom village chose a different path: a path of hope, resilience and vision for the future.
In the year 2020, during one of the most difficult times in recent history, he began planting avocado saplings on his land. With courage and determination, he planted his first 90 avocado plants, believing that one day this high-value crop would transform not only his family’s livelihood but also inspire others in his community. As a father of five children, his dream was simple yet powerful, to create a better and more secure future for his family.
The journey was not easy. Avocado cultivation requires patience, care, and long-term commitment. But AS Yangmaso never gave up. He carefully nurtured every plant, applying the knowledge he gained through trainings and field guidance. One important lesson he learned was proper spacing; planting the avocado trees 23 feet apart from plant to plant, allowing healthy growth and better productivity in the future.
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