Agrilinks

Explore two local family farms and the Colanta facility in #Colombia through the eyes of Adina Kuncz, a Food Systems Specialist at USAID.    See a glimpse of a USAID partnership that helps small- and medium-sized dairy farms increase milk production, cut costs, and ensure safe, affordable, and nutritious food access. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eNpHJD62 Feed the Future, Cooperativa COLANTA

Bridging the nutrition financing gap is critical for impact, and today, we're proud to spotlight the Nutritious Foods Financing Facility (N3F). USAID is supporting N3F in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Incofin Investment Management, and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). This innovative fund leverages public and private capital to invest in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ensuring that more nutritious food reaches communities in need. Together, we're fostering a nutritious and resilient food system that benefits millions in Sub-Saharan Africa.  USAID Chief Nutritionist patrick webb emphasized that “N3F fills a critically important role in offering value chain support to make nutritious foods more available, accessible and, hopefully, affordable to families across the continent. I hope that many more donors will join hands with this exciting and innovative initiative.” #ImpactInvesting #GlobalNutrition

USAID is hiring! Come join us and inform our methods and methodologies on measuring, monitoring and evaluating climate adaptation strategies especially in the agricultural space. This is a direct hire position. Please note the deadline to apply has been extended to June 17.

This International Women's Day, Dr. Mahesh Chander takes you through a socio-technical innovation program he is working on that contains three key themes: -Invest in making finance available to women, youth, and Indigenous people; -Invest in women’s economic empowerment; and -Invest in agricultural solutions that work for women. Take a look at all the details. #GenderThemeMonth https://lnkd.in/gQcdrCmG

Livestock is both a vital source of nutrition and income stream for households.  When he’s not conducting research or collaborating with project partners, Dr. Josphat Muema, a project manager at Washington State University’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Animal Health, spends his workday visiting the field office in rural Kenya. There, he meets with field staff and research participants, learning how they spend earnings from selling livestock and assessing the nutrition standards of women and children. https://lnkd.in/ehMiuVZ8 

Ever find yourself staring into your fridge or pantry, wondering what to make? You’re not alone.   Dive into the latest episode of the #USAIDKitchenSinkPodcast to hear from Adam Fry, Co-Founder and COO of Budgeat. Learn how BudgeEAT’s mobile app is revolutionizing meal planning and reducing food loss and waste. It’s a discussion about household food waste, changing the narrative, and how technology can help reduce it, that you don’t want to miss! Nika Larian, PhD, Feed the Future, USAID https://lnkd.in/emZjYk-N

Millions of women are ready, willing, and capable of ending hunger, which is why March is Gender Theme Month on Agrilinks! This month, we will focus on women's empowerment and highlight key evidence, experiences, and learnings in gender integration. Be on the lookout for our Gender Needs Review, which will be released later this month, for gender integration tools that can be used in agri-food systems. Learn more about what to expect here. #GenderThemeMonth https://lnkd.in/gZEBFy6X

Curious about farm life in Colombia? 👩🏼🌾 Look no further! Adina Kuncz, a Food Systems Specialist at USAID, shares her recent visit to the Cooperativa COLANTA facility and two local family farms in San Pedro, Colombia. While there, she learned how the USAID partnership supports local #dairy farmers, implements #sustainable food practices, and enhances #foodproduction while reducing costs. Watch a video from Agrilinks: https://lnkd.in/eNpHJD62

Meet Kendra Stallings, senior scientist at Novozymes. 👋 She has a passion for science and a desire to positively impact the food supply. Listen to the latest #USAIDKitchenSinkPodcast episode for an engaging discussion on upcycling, the impacts on sustainability and food loss and waste, and the role of biosolutions. https://lnkd.in/eAzkukTW

Thrilled to share the latest Agrilinks event, "Drivers of Agrifood System Transformation: Lessons from Feed the Future Country Studies." 🌱 Gain valuable insights from Feed the Future country studies that can shape the future of agriculture and food security. Register now! Featuring James Thurlow, the Director of Foresight and Policy Modeling at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)