News
New Food Products Reduce Waste and Address a Growing Demand
July 2, 2013
In recent years, the demand for ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat food has increased in Bangladesh. Considering the country’s huge population and an increasing urban demand for time- and labor-saving food products, vast potential exists for more companies to engage in production of these items. In addition, production of frozen and ready-to-cook food items can help reduce […]
Great Lakes Protection Fund Supports Innovative Partnership to Reduce Agricultural Pollutants in Milwaukee River Watershed
March 5, 2013
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 5, 2013) – Grant funding from the Great Lakes Protection Fund (GLPF) will support a multi-disciplinary partnership to reduce harmful runoff from agricultural lands in the Milwaukee River Watershed. A team led by nonprofits Winrock International, Delta Institute and Sand County Foundation will direct the effort. The three-year, $957,000 grant seeks […]
Quality Fish for Nigerian Farmers and Families
February 15, 2013
Fish farming is an important livelihood activity for millions of Nigerian families. The demand for fish offers an opportunity for more fish farmers to engage in this lucrative activity or for existing fish producers to expand operations. Without training and technical support, however, the opportunity remains untapped. The USAID-funded John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer […]