Breeding program progresses in Bougouni
Nov. 30 | 2017
Over the past two years, the Common Pastures project has contributed improved goats and sheep to cooperatives that met flock upgrading goals, plus ongoing training and […]
Visiting the Katibougou tree demonstration site
Nov. 30 | 2017
In the first year of the Common Pastures project (March 2015-March 2016), more than 3,000 fertilizer trees were sourced and planted in Mali, West Africa. A […]
Bringing Out the Best in Local Foods
Sep. 12 | 2017
Bringing Out the Best in Local Foods The primary objective of this assignment was to train chefs, and staff on creatively utilizing local foods to meet […]
Specialized Marketing: Full Carcass Utilization Restaurant, Lamb-Goat Sausage, Curing, Smoking
Sep. 12 | 2017
Specialized Marketing: Full Carcass Utilization Restaurant, Lamb-Goat Sausage, Curing, Smoking During the second month, Chef Sarah Master joined Benedicto. They provide training and technical support on […]
Cooperative Members’ Nutrition Assessment: Protein Choices and Opportunities
Sep. 11 | 2017
Cooperative Members’ Nutrition Assessment: Protein Choices and Opportunities Benedicto Marinas had a two month assignment and worked in four villages: Bougouni, Klé, Solla-Bougouda (Sikasso region), and […]
Enhance Local Production Methods
Sep. 11 | 2017
Enhance Local Production Methods Rosemary Neville and Sharman Davis Barrett provided trainings and technical support to expand value-added options for livestock and other crops being produced […]
Cooperative Capacity Building and Leadership
Sep. 11 | 2017
Cooperative Capacity Building and Leadership Volunteers Mitchelle Makamjoula and Jake McIntosh worked both separately and as a team. Both assignments focused on helping farmers, professionals, and […]
Upgrading Stock Genetics: Breeding Systems
Sep. 11 | 2017
Upgrading Stock Genetics: Breeding Systems To support the ongoing breeding program, trainings and hands-on demonstrations were provided on genetics and nutrition for students at the Centre […]
GPS Mapping
Sep. 11 | 2017
GPS Mapping Matt McIntosh focused on GPS tracking of sedentary small ruminant herds to understand livestock grazing patterns on rangeland and crop fields and included: • […]