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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Dr. John Griffis is Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) 2024 #FarmerToFarmer Volunteer of the Year as his work in disease-free potato seeds will increase incomes for Malawian farmers, especially smallholder female farmers. #SustainableFarming #SutainableAgriculture #Volunteering #PotatoFarming
In #Georgia, the USAID Resilient Communities Program is supporting the Georgian Blueberry Growers’ Association (GBGA) to provide training in cultivation and post-harvest management best practices for #blueberry producers throughout the country. By connecting growers, orchard managers, and agronomists with international experts, the Program has helped equip association members with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to strengthen competitiveness within the country’s blueberry value chain. The Program also plans to further this effort by organizing a study tour to Chile and Peru, where participants will establish new partnerships and business linkages to support improved packaging, cold storage, and post-harvest management.
Healthy #soils are vital for agricultural prosperity, providing over 95% of the food we consume. This #WorldSoilDay, CNFA recognizes the crucial role soil plays in ensuring food security, supporting farmer livelihoods, and addressing climate change through sustainable soil management practices. By protecting soils, we take a critical step toward building a more resilient and sustainable future.
This International Volunteer Day #IVD2024, CNFA celebrates the vital role of #volunteers in advancing sustainable development and addressing food security challenges. Through our USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program Program, CNFA connects U.S. agricultural experts with farmers and agribusinesses in Southern Africa and Eastern Europe to strengthen food production, enterprise development, and market access. Through this work, volunteers help smallholder farmers improve their livelihoods and contribute to regional economic growth and food security. https://lnkd.in/eEqdGHb
Following the success of its inaugural Binga Diaspora Investment Event, CNFA’s USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-funded Amalima Loko activity hosted the Nkayi Diaspora Investment Event in Bulawayo, #Zimbabwe, bringing together 174 participants from countries including South Africa, Canada, and the UAE. The event raised over $25,000 in contributions to support community-driven projects and small businesses in Nkayi, such as bakeries, welding shops, and funeral services. By fostering these connections, Amalima Loko is working to advance local development and economic growth. USAID
The Feed the Future Mali Sugu Yiriwa activity leverages innovative approaches like “warrantage,” a system where farmers store non-perishable crops to use as collateral for loans, to help underserved communities in #Mali gain reliable access to #finance. Following a successful two-year pilot that mobilized approximately $70,000 (44 million FCFA) in credit for seven producer organizations, Sugu Yiriwa is expanding the program to include 16 new producer organizations. Through technical trainings and capacity-building exercises, the activity will help producers develop the financial and management skills needed to build resilience and accelerate economic growth. USAID
USAID has launched the five-year Vikina Resilience Food Security Activity to increase the #resilience and food security of economically vulnerable and marginalized households in Atsimo Atsinanana, #Madagascar. The Activity, which translates to “jump” or “take a big step” in Malagasy, will leverage local knowledge and resources to provide 34,000 households with the tools and interventions needed to build sustainable livelihoods in one of the country’s most cyclone-prone regions. USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance https://bit.ly/4fIAPMX
Dominic Graham, Chief of Party for CNFA’s USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-funded Amalima Loko activity, recently spoke with the Centre for Innovation and Technology about the activity’s work in #Zimbabwe. By promoting best practices for sustainable grazing and improved natural resource management, Amalima Loko supports communities to ensure animal nutrition during droughts, enhancing resilience and protecting local livelihoods against climate-related challenges. Watch the full interview to learn more! #AgricultureonCITE USAID https://bit.ly/4i1DuTO
The Feed the Future-funded USAID Yidgiri Activity recently organized a study tour for 30 small ruminant producers in the Bobo-Dioulasso area of #BurkinaFaso to demonstrate innovative practices for developing local forage and fodder conservation technologies, providing livestock with quality feed during the dry season. Participants also received forage seed kits to help implement these techniques in their communities. Highlighting the importance of these trainings, Mady Sawadogo, Activity participant and president of the Nebnooma Provincial Union of Small Ruminant Breeders in Sanmentenga, said, “We’ll be able to produce fodder for our small ruminants, but we’ll also be able to create an [animal feed] business that will give us a lot of income. The population will also be able to have quality meat… Today, with the Activity’s support, we’ve been able to build a good working relationship with the Institut de l'Environnement et de Recherche Agricole (INERA), who we plan to continue collaborating with even after the Activity is over.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3UZoCeN