LOCATED in the highlands of Bukit Barisan, the Regency of Karo is one of the most beautiful areas of North Sumatra province. This fertile region, with a population of 300,000 people is famous as the land of fruits and vegetables. Not surprisingly, most of Karos residents (80 percent) are farmers.

The produce of Karo dominates not only in the markets of North Sumatra but also other regions. For instance, most of the fruits and vegetables sold in Ac