Growing Knowledge & Building Partnerships

Happy Holidays! During this season, we would like to take a moment to thank all of the dedicated volunteers, field staff, program collaborators, host organizations, funders and other supporters who have made our Farmer-to-Farmer Program a success. Thank you and best wishes for 2014!

Partners’ 2013-2018 Farmer-to-Farmer Program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to provide hands-on training in various topics to individual farmers, farmer associations, agricultural cooperatives, education institutions and others in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Haiti and the Dominican Republic! We are currently recruiting individuals with significant experience in the following areas to travel to these countries for 2 to 3 weeks, with all assignment-related expenses paid for by the Program: • Sustainable Production Methods for Vegetables & Tree Fruits • Livestock Health & Nutrition (Cattle, Goats) • Carbon-Neutral Production • Beef Processing • Cheese Processing • Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certification • Post-Harvest Handling • Product Development & Diversification • Packaging & Labeling • Marketing & Market Analysis • Traceability • Fair Trade • Business Planning & Management • Organiz...

Farmer-to-Farmer does its part to improve production and promote vegetable consumption around the hemisphere. Here in the states, Partners volunteers are also helping the cause. Long-time Partners Chapter member Theresa Lou Bowick, from the Rochester, New York - Antigua Partners, combines her love of vegetables and fashion to have a little fun. In April 2003, Theresa Bowick first traveled to Antigua with Partners as part of a steel drum cultural exchange program. A skilled nurse, she quickly realized the need to develop and take part in health care programs on the island. Over the next few years she spearheaded projects in the areas of cancer treatment and services for people with different abilities. She also became involved with “Aim for Abilities”, a project designed to enhance the lives of individuals living with different abilities. In 2008, Theresa was awarded an honor by the President of the United States for her service during National Volunteer Week. Of this experienc...