In #Rwanda, the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity recently launched four new co-investment partnerships aimed at accelerating agricultural and economic growth throughout the country. The new grants are expected to mobilize $580,000 in collaboration with private sector partners to deploy digital solutions that connect Rwandan farmers with reliable agricultural inputs and sources of credit, as well as to support youth- and women-led businesses. The Activity expects this intervention will impact as many as 500,000 farmers throughout #Rwanda, helping grow incomes and strengthen the local economy.
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)
国际贸易与发展
Washington，DC 20,421 位关注者
Our Mission: To stimulate economic growth and improve livelihoods by cultivating entrepreneurship.
关于我们
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and Brussels, Belgium with offices in 16 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. We work with businesses, foundations, governments and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity and improve access to inputs and credit across 45 countries worldwide. 30+ years on, our staff remains the most significant driver in pursuing CNFA’s mission to stimulate economic growth and improve livelihoods by cultivating entrepreneurship. We champion the entrepreneurial spirit at all levels and embrace the notion that bold development solutions can come from singular, sometimes unexpected sources. Recognizing this is inherent in our DNA. Our diverse organization has grown to more than 500 employees worldwide – we are development experts but also experienced business owners, agronomists, and farmers. As a global team, this collective knowledge shapes and informs our work. We are a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and are supportive of family, wellness, and a healthy work-life balance. We are always looking for top talent.
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https://www.cnfa.org/
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 国际贸易与发展
- 规模
- 501-1,000 人
- 总部
- Washington，DC
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1985
- 领域
- Sustainable Agriculture Production、Enterprise Development、Market Access、Access to Finance、Strengthening Livelihoods、Processing and Post-Harvest Management和Input Supply and Farm Services
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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)员工
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Kathleen Doherty
Agribusiness professional with extensive experience in value-chain development, food security, input supply & marketing. Specialized in proposal…
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Sheryl Cowan
Senior Vice President, Programs
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Lynda Swenson
Volunteer at IESC/FSVC Consultant
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Sylvain Roy
President & CEO @ CNFA | MBA
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The Feed the Future Mali Sugu Yiriwa activity recently participated in the sixth edition of the Sikasso Agricultural Fair. Supported by Sugu Yiriwa, the fair served as a platform for agricultural industry stakeholders to forge new business linkages and share strategies and best practices to accelerate agricultural development in #Mali. This year, the fair welcomed over 9,000 attendees and featured conference themes such as strengthening food security and improving community #resilience to climate shocks. The fair also represented an important economic opportunity for agricultural industry stakeholders by facilitating the sale of $219,999 in agricultural inputs and equipment. USAID
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Join our Farmer-to-Farmer Program partners in Kampala, Uganda, from February 19–21, 2025, for The Extrusion Essentials for Soybean Processors Course hosted by Makerere University. The training, which builds on the success of the SOY 360° - Edible Oil Processing Course developed by Makerere University, AOCS - American Oil Chemists’ Society, CNFA, and the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab, focuses on extrusion technologies for food applications. Participants will gain practical skills to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and advance soybean processing across Sub-Saharan Africa. Register here: https://bit.ly/4fX0tNl
Transform Your Expertise with the Extrusion Essentials for Soybean Processors Course! Join us at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, from February 19-21, 2025, for an immersive learning experience. Led by Mian Riaz, a globally recognized expert in extrusion, this course is tailored for human food applications and not animal feed. What you’ll gain: ?? The fundamentals of extrusion technology ?? Product innovation and development ?? Hands-on training with practical demonstrations ?? Limited seats available—secure your spot now! ?? Scholarships are also available for early applicants ?? Click below to learn more and register today: [https://lnkd.in/dsxutiq9] #Course #ExtrusionTechnology #SoybeanProcessors #FoodInnovation #Africa #SIL #USAID #FTF #MakarereUniversity #AOCS #CNFA
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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)转发了
CNFA wishes our partners and colleagues a new year full of growth and progress toward a prosperous world without hunger.
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As we welcome 2025, CNFA reflects on a year of impactful partnerships and shared progress. From advancing sustainable agriculture to fostering resilient livelihoods, our work would not be possible without the dedication and support of our partners, communities, and colleagues around the world. Here’s to building a more inclusive, food-secure future together in the new year!
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The Feed the Future Market Systems Resilience State of the Field Map provides an impressively comprehensive overview of the global scope of the market systems development ecosystem. Featuring several CNFA programs, the State of the Field Map is an informative breakdown of development interventions in agriculture and other interconnected sectors. See the full resolution of the map and learn more about market systems development, including CNFA’s featured programs, here: https://bit.ly/3VRLnBJ
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The Dairy Girl Network, an organization that connects women to professional development opportunities in the dairy industry, awarded Jackie Klippenstein, Senior Vice President, Chief Government and Industry Relations Officer at Dairy Farmers of America, and CNFA board member, its 2024 Leading Impact Award. Klippenstein received the award at the organization’s biennial conference in Missouri, where her achievements in sustainability, dairy farm practices, and agricultural policy development were recognized by those in attendance. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gdERx4
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In #Rwanda, approximately 15% of #maize crops are lost annually in the post-harvest process, impacting both farmer incomes and local food availability. To address this, the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity has partnered with EA Agro to support over 20,000 smallholder farmers in Gatsibo, Kayonza, Ngoma, and Bugesera districts by training 55 commercial agents as professional maize aggregators and equipping four collection centers with mobile dryers, shellers, and post-harvest tools to improve maize processing and reduce aflatoxin levels. USAID
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