Empowering over 600 farmers in Sierra Leone through service learning

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by Elena Cleary, Global Food Security Intern for ADMI Through my studies at the University of Illinois, I have developed a close affinity to Sierra Leone. In no way am I a Sierra Leonean, but I am a friend.  I first traveled to the country in March of 2024. I was taking part in a University of […]

Developing PHL Reduction Training Institute Capacity

Background In 2019-20, the Postharvest Loss Experimental Training Hub at Njala University (NU), Sierra Leone, was established with support from ADM Cares. Working in two districts and cooperating with two US-based NGOs, NU and the University of Illinois provided training directly through video extension materials and workshops to several hundred smallholder farmers.  Project Information In 2020-21, the […]

ADM Cares supports 5 projects through ADMI for 2020-21

ADM Cares supports 5 projects through ADMI for 2020-21 Five postharvest loss-related research projects totaling nearly $158,000 were recently selected for funding through ADM Cares, ADM’s social investment program, which directs funds to organizations that drive meaningful social, economic, and environmental progress around the world. All five proposals accommodate the new realities of the global […]

ADMI receives funding for 5 projects through ADM Cares

ADMI receives funding for 5 projects through ADM Cares Five postharvest loss-related research projects totaling $128,000 were selected recently for funding through ADM Cares, ADM’s social investment program, which directs funds to organizations that drive meaningful social, economic, and environmental progress around the world. Postharvest loss experimental training hub at Njala University, Sierra Leone, AgReach: […]