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With support from the USAID Resilient Communities Program, 3 new hiking trails recently opened at the Gudauri Ski Resort in #Georgia. This effort boosts year-round #tourism, job creation & economic growth for communities along the Administrative Boundary Line. USAID Georgia

In an interview with CITE, Amalima Loko Chief of Party Dominic Graham shared how CNFA supports communities in #Zimbabwe to adopt #sustainable grazing & natural resource mgmt to ensure animal nutrition during droughts. USAID Zimbabwe #AgricultureonCITE bit.ly/4i1DuTO

Last week, the Feed the Future USAID Yidgiri Activity hosted a study tour for 30 small ruminant producers in #BurkinaFaso. The tour showcased improved fodder production & conservation practices & facilitated new market connections for producers. Read more: bit.ly/4eG4e9d

CNFA launched the 5-year USAID Vikina Resilience Food Security Activity in #Madagascar. Supporting 34K households in Atsimo Atsinanana, Vikina will improve community food security & #resilience by building sustainable livelihoods in cyclone-prone areas. bit.ly/4fIAPMX

1/2: The Feed the Future Mali Sugu Yiriwa activity is expanding its “warrantage” pilot, which previously mobilized $70K in credit for farmers in #Mali. The next phase will support 16 new producer organizations through technical training on finance & management. @USAIDMali

CNFA celebrates Thanksgiving!

The USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Amalima Loko activity recently hosted the Nkayi Diaspora Investment Event in Bulawayo, #Zimbabwe, which raised over $25,000 from Zimbabwean diasporas around the globe to support local businesses like bakeries & welding shops. USAID Zimbabwe USAID

Soils provide over 95% of our food and play a vital role in the fight against climate change. This #WorldSoilDay, CNFA joins the call to “Measure, Monitor, and Manage” #soil health through sustainable practices that protect livelihoods and promote food security.

This #IVD2024, we highlight our USAID @farmertofarmer Program, which connects U.S. agricultural #volunteers with farmers in Southern Africa & Eastern Europe to strengthen food production & agribusiness development. Learn more: cnfa.org/opportunities/…

The USAID Resilient Communities Program is partnering w/the Georgian Blueberry Growers’ Association to strengthen the #blueberry value chain in #Georgia through trainings & study tours that will help producers adopt cultivation & post-harvest mgmt best practices. USAID Georgia

Each year, ~15% of #maize in #Rwanda is lost during post-harvest. The Feed the Future USAID Hinga Wunguke Activity is partnering with EA Agro to train 55 agents & equip 4 centers w/dryers & tools to reduce these losses, supporting 20K+ farmers & strengthening local markets. USAID Rwanda

Congratulations to Jackie Klippenstein, Senior Vice President, Chief Government and Industry Relations Officer at DFA, and CNFA board member, on receiving the Leading Impact Award from the Dairy Girl Network for her successes in ag policy development: bit.ly/4gdERx4

Missed the USAID Hinga Wunguke end-of-year event? Here's a quick recap! Together with partners like BK TecHouse Ltd, Exuus, Rwanda Youth In Agribusiness Forum, and Rugori Investment Network, the program is championing digital financial solutions to empower 500,000 farmers—prioritizing women and youth. It was an

Happy Holidays from all of us at CNFA! Wishing you peace, joy, and prosperity this holiday season.

Wrapping up 2024: *12,000 farmers assisted to adopt improved practices *10,847 adopted climate-resilient practices *$1.36M facilitated in agro-input sales *$1.6M secured in agriculture loans *$2.7M pipeline in new private sector investment *$1.62M in new agric-related financing

The Feed the Future Market Systems Resilience State of the Field Map provides a comprehensive look at the scope of market systems development efforts, including CNFA programs. Learn more about the global reach of the market systems strengthening ecosystem: bit.ly/3VRLnBJ

As 2024 concludes, we reflect with gratitude on the partnerships that make our mission possible. From collaborations with local communities, to the support we receive from our colleagues & donors, we look forward to working together to build on our successes in the year ahead!

CNFA wishes our partners and colleagues a new year full of growth and progress toward a prosperous world without hunger.

The Feed the Future Mali Sugu Yiriwa activity recently attended the Sikasso Agricultural Fair, which served as a forum for sharing best practices in agricultural development and forging new business linkages among industry stakeholders in #Mali. USAID @USAIDMali

The Feed the Future USAID Hinga Wunguke Activity recently launched 4 co-investment funds mobilizing up to $580,000 to deploy digital solutions that connect Rwandan farmers with agricultural finance & inputs, as well as strengthen youth- & women-led businesses in #Rwanda. USAID Rwanda