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New Heifer International Report Shows Farmers in Uganda Suffering Huge Losses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Rooted in Racism: Cardamom
Cardamom is known as “the queen of spices,” and it comes with a price tag to match the name — it’s the world’s third most expensive...
Regenerative Agriculture Is Transforming Heifer Ranch Into the Garden of Eden
Donna Kilpatrick is putting her expertise to work as the manager and land steward of Heifer Ranch, a 1,200-acre working farm in Perryville, just 40...
MIT D-Lab Founder Amy Smith Discusses Appropriate Technology and Fighting Poverty
From an early age, Amy Smith felt she should use her skills to end poverty. With aptitude and passion for both engineering and international...
How the Women of Rural Senegal are Fighting Drought, Hunger and Inequality
Drought, malnutrition and restrictive gender roles challenge the women of rural Senegal every day. Heifer International is helping them ease their...
William Matovu Discusses the Impact of COVID-19 on Uganda's Small-Scale Farmers
Farmer Innovation Leads to World-Class Chocolate in Ecuador
Damariz Robles, a Heifer project participant in Ecuador, credits her orchard’s abundance and quality to her dedication to innovation and a...
A Visionary 1970s Book Continues to Influence Use of Technology in Development Work Today
E.F. Schumacher’s 1973 book, Small is Beautiful, led to an understated revolution, and paved the way for how many of us think about both...
Diana Rogers Discusses the Critical Need for Sustainably Raised Red Meat
Dietician and author Diana Rogers explains how when sustainably raised, cows can heal the Earth and nourish our bodies.
Growing Smarter: How Technology Improves Yields and Changes Lives
As we’ve become more aware of the finite nature of the Earth’s resources, the way we understand farming has changed, too. With the right...
Turn Off the Water Works With This Gardening Hack From Tanzania
Students in the drought-prone region of Igunga, Tanzania are using recycled discarded plastic bottles to water their school gardens. You can use...
How COVID-19 is Changing the School Year Around the World
The U.S. isn’t the only country grappling with how to approach the school year. Across the globe, students, parents, teachers and administrators...
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Healthy Animals, Healthy Nations: An Interview with Veterinarian David Sherman
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Healthy Animals, Healthy Nations: An Interview with Veterinarian David Sherman
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Transforming Heifer Ranch Into the Garden of Eden
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Regenerative Agriculture Is Transforming Heifer Ranch Into the Garden of Eden
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A Visionary 1970s Book Continues to Influence Use of Technology in Development Work Today
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A Visionary 1970s Book Continues to Influence Use of Technology in Development Work Today
Drones, Blockchain, Mobile Apps and Other Technologies Help Heifer Farmers Tackle Challenges in the Field
Sometimes the best solution to a farmer’s problems is cutting edge and high tech, and sometimes it’s a simple tool that’s been around for...
Former CEO of Tyson Talks Taking the Chicken Business to Rwanda
On the Galapagos Islands, Heifer Ecuador Farmers Are Feeding Families While Preserving the Ecosystem
To meet both demand for fresh food and the need to protect the ecosystem, Heifer Ecuador is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture, Farming,...