Enhancing postharvest handling methods and creation of market linkages for small holder fruit and vegetable farmers

Country

Uganda

Student

Karin Albornoz, University of California, Davis

Description

The Horticulture Innovation Lab is proud to announce that it has awarded a $2,000 (USD) Trellis Fund grant to Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project.  

Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project will lead a 6-month project in Uganda that enhances postharvest handling methods and creation of market linkages for small holder fruit and vegetable farmers.

As part of the Trellis Fund process, Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project will also work with a U.S. graduate student, selected to provide additional agricultural expertise to achieve the project goals.