Mercy: "These new structures are so open. Many of us store
 our maize inside the house because we are afraid of
 thieves. That is certainly something my husband
 will think of "
Mary: "And, if we are honest, we will admit that we don't
 like to display that we have much grain in store-
 because of the demands made by relatives! If it is
 stored in the house, it is much more hidden away."
Martha: "Perhaps the most difficult thing will be persuading
 our husbands that losses are in fact occurring-
 especially when the damaged grain is used for mak-
 ing beer, or fed to the chickens."
EW: "OK. Let's now look at the other side-the positive
 things. Those things that will encourage your hus-
 bands to adopt the recommendations of the project.
 What do you want me to put on the chart?"
Julia: "Less maize lost-so more and healthier food for the
 family."
Martha: "And more cash, if what is saved can be sold."
Mary: "The fact that the project is now established in the
 area. Our husbands will see the publicity-and you
 can support us by also talking to them."
Ann: "Didn't you say that funds in the area are being
 trained to help with the construction of the cribs and
 the improvement of basket stores? So what has been
 said about the problems of construction is not so
 important."
Rose: "And when we were thinking of expense, we were
 thinking of the new large crib. Most of us do not need
 a store of that size--and you have said that the
 improved basket is just as efficient for quick drying
 of the cobs for storing."
Mercy: "There's something else. I'm not sure I can put it very
 well.... but I think many of our husbands would like
 to think that they were being progressive and good
 farmers."