Category Archives: International Development/Agricultural Development

Work Project: Sierra Leone Agricultural Value Chain Analysis for USAID/Feed the Future

Posted on 10/02/2015 by M. A. Schweisguth

In July-August 2015, I traveled to Sierra Leone (Salone) for work (ACDI/VOCA), to lead an agricultural value chain analysis commissioned by USAID. The analysis will inform a planned Feed the Future program in the country. Sierra Leone grabbed my heart … Continue reading →

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Farmer to Farmer Senegal: Getting to know Relais et VNC, and their communities

Posted on 03/20/2015 by M. A. Schweisguth

Bonjour from Senegal! On days three and four of my Farmer to Farmer assignment, we visited Relais et Volontaire pour la Nutrition Communautaire (Relais et VNC) members in five villages to learn about the behavioral changes they’re promoting, the related … Continue reading →

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Farmer to Farmer Senegal: First Few Days

Posted on 03/17/2015 by M. A. Schweisguth

Bonjour from Senegal, where I’m starting my fourth USAID Farmer to Farmer (F2F) volunteer assignment. I volunteered via ACDI/VOCA previously (Jordan, Ghana and Viet Nam), and am with NCBA CLUSA this time. Thanks to Jane (CLUSA program manager), Abibou (in-country … Continue reading →

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