Heifer International Interview
A huge proportion of the food that sustains the world is produced by smallholder farmers – independent, often family-run operations. These smallholders feed over 2 billion people.
Heifer International is helping farmers in 21 countries produce food sustainably to help end global hunger and poverty.
Find out how you can help galvanize farming communities and support long-term economic growth across the developing world.
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September 28, 2021
Heifer International: Sustainable Farming Businesses In 21 Countries
#297 Great.com Talks With... Heifer International
It is important that the agricultural practices putting food on our plates are both environmentally and economically sustainable. In this episode we talked with Chris Coxon from Heifer International about the importance of supporting smallholders to help them reach their potential.
Tackling Food Insecurity To End Hunger And Poverty
Heifer International helps break the cycle of poverty by supporting smallholders with the tools, training and raw materials they need to earn a living income. Chris explains that the idea of a living income is fairer and more practical than typical UN metrics for baseline poverty. A living income includes not only the bare essentials, but also the cost of good quality food, healthcare and an education. This ensures productivity in a far more realistic and sustainable way.
One important branch of Heifer International’s work involves setting up farming cooperatives, where smallholders can pool their resources and support each other. Cooperatives allow farmers to access credit, buy and sell materials at fair rates and find a market for their products more reliably.
The smallholder model has several environmental advantages as well. Farmers that earn a reliable income from rotating sustainable crops are far less likely to erode soil or cause pollution by relying on the harmful fertilizers often used in industrial-scale farming.
Listen to the whole interview to find out about how Heifer International supports female farmers, who often bear the brunt of smallholder labor. Heifer International also welcomes donations.
Want to learn more about Heifer International? You can check out their blog and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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